Topic 2- Richard Duke of York Flashcards
Give information about Richard Duke of York (1411-1460)
Who has the stronger claim to the throne between Somerset and York? (1)
Who has the stronger claim to the throne between Somerset and York? (2)
Produce a timeline of Richard, Duke of York, up until 1455
What are the reasons for hostility between York and Somerset originating before 1450?
What are the reasons it could be argued hostilities between York and Somerset began in 1450?
Give information on Edmund Beaufort, Duke of Somerset
What did York achieve on his return from Ireland in September 1450?
Did York want to clear his name upon return in Sept 1450?
Did York want his loans repaid upon return in Sept 1450?
Did York want to protect his position upon return in Sept 1450?
Did York return to remove somerset?
Did York return to bring justice and end corruption?
Did York return to take the throne?
Why did Yorks’s 1452 attempted coup at Dartford fail?
What led York to being appointed protector?
The government couldn’t cope without a chancellor after Kemp died in March. With the king incapacitated, someone had to be appointed a regent.
What limited York’s capacity for action?
There was some uncertainty about how long York would have power, the unwillingness of nobles to agree with York.
How was Somerset treated by York? In what ways was this significant?
Somerset was in the Tower of London, York wanted to place him on trial but other nobles were not prepared to go along with it.
Briefly set out the reforms introduced by York during this protectorate. Assess any successes and failures.
Increased income of the crown, navy reform. The wool trade was successful with the new customs taxes, and raised funds towards the crown. Retaining Calais was important but was in the hands of men who supported Somerset.
How successful was York at restoring law and order?
Some refused to accept York’s authority, York tried to be fair and even-handed, but many thought he could not be impartial, treatment of Somerset seen as proof.
Why was York dismissed by January 1455?
Henry VI recovered and York’s position seemed to disappear
What impact did Henry VI’s recovery have?
Somerset was removed from the tower and was returned to Henry’s side, other positions changed hands- court one again became very narrow and dominated by Somerset
What strengthened the alliance between York and the Nevilles?
York and Nevilles were both excluded, and feared to attend court in case there was a trap waiting for them.
What are the key features of the first Battle of St Albans
