Why did peace break down in 1459 Flashcards
1
Q
What did the deaths at St Albans cause?
A
Blood feuds
2
Q
Who’s rivalry helped to reignite conflict?
A
MOA and York
3
Q
Why did Henry being too ill to rule alter add more Creedence to where he was?
A
The people who had possession could claim to rule in his stead
4
Q
Who did Warwick’s rebellion persuade to join the Lancastrians?
A
Buckingham
5
Q
Why was Buckinghams shift significant?
A
Margret now felt she had more power so acted more aggressively
6
Q
Where was Salisbury intercepted on his way to ludlow?
A
Blore heath where he won the batt;e
7
Q
Who switched sides at the Battle of Ludlow?
A
The Calais garrison as they didn’t want to fight against the King directly
8
Q
How outnumbered were the Yorkists at Ludlow?
A
3-1
9
Q
Where did York and Edward flee?
A
York = Ireland
Edward w Warwick = Calais
