Topic 2 - Richard III Flashcards
What do we know about Richard Duke of Gloucester before he became Richard III? How far does this evidence suggest that he had always aimed to become king?
Assess if “Ambition for power immediately after Edward died” was the main reason Richard III took the crown.
Assess if “Fear of attack by the Woodvilles” was the main reason Richard III took the crown.
Assess if “Fear of losing northern lands” was the main reason Richard III took the crown.
Assess if “Belief he was the rightful king by inheritance” was the main reason Richard III took the crown.
Assess if “Belif England needed him” was the main reason Richard III took the crown.
Assess if “Ambition for power as king, that developed late may to early June” was the main reason Richard III took the crown.
Was Richard III responsible for the disappearance (and murder) of the princes in the Tower?
What was the impact of the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower on Richard III’s position?
Richard III’s position as a usurper
The impact of Richard III’s usurpation: Buckingham’s Rebellion
Why did Buckingham rebel?
Where was Buckinghams rebellion?
When was Buckinghams rebellion?
Sept/Nov 1483
Who was involved with Buckinghams rebellion?
What happened at Buckinghams rebellion?
What are the reasons for the failure and significance of Buckinghams rebellion?
What were the strengths of Richard III’s position by early 1485? (1)
What were the strengths of Richard III’s position by early 1485? (2)
What were the failures of Richard III’s position by early 1485? (1)
What were the failures of Richard III’s position by early 1485? (2)
