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The downfall of the Yorkist Monarchy, 1483–1486 (A-level only) key terms
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The downfall of the Yorkist Monarchy, 1483–1486 (A-level only)
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Usurpation
The act of taking a position of power or importance illegally or by force, as Richard III did when he claimed the throne.
Legitimacy
The right and acceptance of an authority, often a governing law or regime; Richard III's legitimacy was questioned due to the fate of the Princes in the Tower.
Yorkist Monarchy
The royal house that ruled England during the Wars of the Roses, particularly under Edward IV and Richard III.
Battle of Bosworth
The decisive battle in 1485 where Henry Tudor defeated Richard III, leading to the end of the Yorkist monarchy.
Succession
The process of inheriting a title or throne, crucial for maintaining stability in a monarchy.
Nobility
The social class that holds special privileges and titles, often influential in political matters.
Tudor dynasty
The royal house that ruled England from 1485 to 1603, beginning with Henry VII.
Wars of the Roses
A series of civil wars fought for control of the English throne between the houses of Lancaster and York from 1455 to 1487.
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