What was the significance of the actions of MOA

Question 1

How did the uncertainty of her husband’s recovery stir Margret into action?

Answer 1

If her son was to inherit the throne it would be down to her

Question 2

Who in particular did Margret not trust to have her son’s best interests?

Answer 2

York

Question 3

Why may Margert have favoured Somerset over York politically?

Answer 3

Because her husband had - it lends continuity, she is an extension of Henry

Question 4

How many articles made up her bill to become regent?

Answer 4

5

Question 5

What was the usual role of a noble’s wife in the medieval period?

Answer 5

To act as an intermediary - eg: Cecily York and Margret corresponded after Dartford in an attempt to mend the rift

Question 6

Who else in history had been a Queen regent?

Answer 6

Eleanor of Aquitaine

Question 7

When was York declared Protector of the Realm?

Answer 7

March 1454

Question 8

Who may have influenced Henry to move the court to Leister?

Answer 8

Margret (she owned the castle) and Somerset

Question 9

Why did St Albans confirm Margret’s fears?

Answer 9

York had in fact raised an army to challenge them even though in reality the was for his own defence as the invitation had been similar to that of Glouster’s invitation by Suffolk and the King before his arrest