Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Wars Of The Roses - 1 > WOTR 1459-61 > Flashcards

WOTR 1459-61 Flashcards

1
Q

When was the great council at Coventry? Who was deliberately not summoned? Why?

A

June 1459, y, s, w, bourchiers, planning to condemn yorkists for treason, gathering strength

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Where and when do the yorkists plan to gather? This is difficult because they’re spread out. Where are y,s,w

A

Worcester, sept 1459
Y- Ludlow
S- Middleton
W- Calais

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

When was the battle of blore heath?

A

September 1459

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What happened at the battle of blore heath

A
  • Lancastrian force defeated
  • s,w join up with y in Ludlow
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

When is Somerset granted captain of Calais?

A

5 October 1459 - forcibly held by fauconberg for Warwick

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

When is the battle of Ludford bridge?

A

12/13th of October

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What happened at ludford bridge?

A
  • standoff
  • yorkists retreat to Ludlow
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What happens following ludford bridge

A
  • Ludlow deliberately pilaged
  • york and 2nd son flee to Ireland
  • w,s earl of March to Calais
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

When is the parliament of devils?

A

20th November 1459

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What happens at the parliament of devils?

A

Yorkist lords are proscribed
Found guilty of treason by attainder
Lands are forfeited
Heirs cannot inherit

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What’s happening in January of 1460

A

-Yorkists rebuilding
- raid sandwich and recapture ships
- Warwick defeats Somerset at newnham bridge

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

When does Warwick sail from Calais to Ireland

A

March 1460

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

When is the 2nd yorkist raid on sandwich? Who is it led by?

A

June 1460, fauconberg

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

When do Salisbury, Warwick and March sail from Calais to sandwich

A

June 26th 1460

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

When is the battle of Northampton

A

July 10th 1460

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

How were the lancastrians led by at the battle of Northampton.

A

Duke of Buckingham and earl of Shrewsbury

17
Q

What happened at the battle of Northampton

A
  • lancs outnumber Yorkists
  • lord grey of Ruthin betrays lancs, enables yorkist victory
  • Henry 6 captured
  • Margaret and prince ed flee north
18
Q

Who is killed at the battle of Northampton

A

Buckingham, Shrewsbury, lord egremont

19
Q

From when onwards to Salisbury, Warwick and March return to London with Henry 6

A

16th July onwards 1460

20
Q

When does York return to England from Ireland

A

September 1460

21
Q

When does York arrive at parliament summoned to Westminster? What does he announce

A

10th oct 1460, claim to be rightful king

22
Q

When are Lancastrian forces mustering in England? What does Margaret promise to James 2 in return for support

A

October 1460, Berwick upon tweed

23
Q

When is the act of accord? What does it state?

A

October 25th, Henry remain king, York as heir

24
Q

Claiming to be acting in the some of Henry to restore order, when do York and Salisbury lead troops north from London

A

December 1460

25
Q

When is the battle of Wakefield? What happens?

A

December 30th 1460
Y, s confronted by lancs, outnumbered
York killed in battle, Salisbury captured and executed
- head on stakes displayed

26
Q

When is the battle of mortimers cross? What happens?

A

2-3 feb 1461
- ed , earl of March hears of father Yorks death , confronts lancs
Wins
Pemvoke and Wiltshire (lancastrians) escape

27
Q

When is the 2nd battle of St Albans?

A

Feb 17th 1461

28
Q

2nd battle of St Albans - who is Warwick (Yorkist) supported by

A

Dukemof norfolk, earls of arundel and Suffolk’s 6 other lords (fauconberg) , takes Henry 6 to add legitimacy

29
Q

Who are the lancastrians supported by at the 2nd battle of St Albans?

A

Duke of Somerset and Exeter, earl of Devon, Shrewsbury, Northumberland, Westmorland, 5 other lords
Prince Edward is there

30
Q

What happens at the 2nd battle of St Albans

A

Lancastrians attack, Warwick defensive,
Lancs wins, most Yorkist leaders escape, Henry retaken by lancs

31
Q

Following battle of St Albans, when do ed and Warwick enter London

A

Feb 27th 1461

32
Q

When is the accession of Edward 4. What is the Yorkist argument for this?

A

March 4 1461, Henry 6 broke act of accord by killing Richard of York

33
Q

When does fauconberg lead an advance north. Who does he meet?

A

March 11 1461, ed, Norfolk, Warwick,

34
Q

When does the battle of towton take place?

A

March 29th 1461

35
Q

What happened at towton?

A

-snowstorms cold
- bloody battle
- Yorkist victory
- Margaret, prince ed, Henry 6 feel north
18 yr old ed 4 king

36
Q

Approx how many people killed at towton

A

28 thousand

37
Q

When is ed 4 crowned king in Westminster

A

June 28th 1461

Wars Of The Roses - 1 (6 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions