Why were the Yorkists attainted at the end of 1459 Flashcards

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Establishment of a power base by Queen Margaret

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Margaret moved Henry VI’s court to the midlands in August 1456.

Example sentence: The heartland of many of the estates of the Duchy of Lancaster.

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Margaret’s authority

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Margaret promoted her own people to government positions and used her son, Prince Edward’s authority to her advantage.

Example sentence: Margaret insisted on giving swan livery badges to ‘all the gentlemen of Cheshire’ in 1459.

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Margaret’s control over Wales

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Margaret asserted her authority over Wales by commissioning trials and appointing agents.

Additional information: Jasper Tudor became the king’s main agent in Wales.

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Margaret’s marriages

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Margaret arranged strategic marriages in 1457-8 to draw Buckingham into her influence.

Example sentence: Margaret Beaufort, cousin of the new Duke of Somerset, was married to Buckingham’s second son.

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Opposition to the Yorkists

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Opposition to the Yorkists came from those seeking revenge for actions at St Albans, those opposed to Yorkist decisions, and hostile followers in Wales.

Example sentence: Jasper Tudor became hostile to the Yorkist lords due to their actions in Wales.

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Yorkist limitations

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The Yorkists had limitations, including receiving pardons for previous actions and using violence to maintain order.

Example sentence: The Courtenays were violent in the Second Protectorate.

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Yorkists’ failure in 1459

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The Yorkists were excluded from a council, laid plans to gather military strength, and faced interception and rejection of pardon.

Example sentence: The Yorkists rejected a generous pardon offered by Henry VI at Ludford Bridge.

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Who intercepted Salisbury at Blore Heath?

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Margaret’s followers

Example sentence: Attacking this force made the Yorkists look even more like traitors (Audley was killed).

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Which Yorkist forces defected to the king’s army?

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Warwick’s forces from Calais, led by their captain Andrew Trollope

The Yorkists had not expected this.

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Where did York and his second son Rutland flee to?

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Ireland (with Salisbury’s wife, Alice)

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