the person who will be the next king or queen

a document stating a person’s wishes after their death

the period of a monarch’s rule when they are still a child

a child born of parents who are not legally married

Edward V and Richard III

History

A study of the Wars of the Roses helps to contextualise the decline of feudalism and the rise of the Tudor household which pupils will move on to study (Y8). Pupils will also be able to re-visit their knowledge of civil wars when studying the English Civil War and Glorious Revolution (Y8).

Pupils will already have an understanding of the deposition on Kings and civil wars through their studies of the Anarchy and the Magna Carta. Pupils will also have a strong understanding of medieval warfare and the importance of the Hundred Years War to the Kings of England. Finally, the declining power of feudalism links back to pupils' study of the Peasants' Revolt.

The Wars of the Roses: what does it tell us about fifteenth-century England?

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Match the keywords with their correct definitions.

Write the missing number. In 1483, Edward died suddenly at the age of just {{}}, with his sons too young to rule.

Who took charge and made himself Protector, saying he would rule until Edward V was of age?

Where was Edward V placed for his 'safety'?

Richard III declared himself king to protect his nephew, Edward V.

Richard III declared himself king because he wanted power.

Richard III declared himself king because he did not trust Edward V.

Richard III declared himself king as Edward V didn't want to rule England.

England became unstable again due to the actions of Richard III.

England became more united again due to the actions of Richard III.

England became stronger again due to the actions of Richard III.

The actions of Richard III led to noble rebellion. Based on this, which statement is most accurate.

an area along the border between England and Wales

an orgnisation set up to improve control in the south

an area on the border between Scotland and England

an organisation set up to improve control in the north

The lesson Edward IV learnt from his weak first reign was to keep the {{}} under control.

During Edward IV's second reign, the royal court eventually accepted Elizabeth Woodworth as {{}} consort.

Who did Edward IV put in charge of the Welsh Marches to improve law and order there?

The crown finances were boosted by the annual French pension.

Edward IV imposed heavy fines on those who had opposed him.

The crown finances were boosted by England's takeover of France.

Why was Edward IV able to keep taxes low during his second reign?

his second reign was more peaceful than his first

he was the eldest son and heir of Edward IV

he was the brother of Edward IV and led the Council of the North

Match each person to their correct description.

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Depiction or discussion of serious crime

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

Starter Quiz