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The end of the Yorkist Dynasty, 1486–1499 (A-level only)

the fall of the House of York, 1471–1499 (A-level only): The end of the Yorkist Dynasty, 1486–1499 (A-level only)

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AqaA LevelHistory2B The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499

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Yorkist opposition to Henry VII: the Lovell revolt; defeat of the Pretender Lambert Simnel at Stoke; the Yorkshire Uprising.
Attempts to maintain the Yorkist cause: Margaret of Burgundy, the Earl of Warwick and the Pretender Perkin Warbeck.
The end of the Yorkist challenge: defeat of Warbeck and his Scottish and Cornish allies; the execution of Warbeck and Warwick.
The impact of the Wars of the Roses on English society by 1499: trade and the economy; central authority and the regions.

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Use specific examples: When discussing events like the Lovell revolt or the Battle of Stoke, include specific details such as dates, key figures, and outcomes.
Use specific examples: When discussing the Yorkist attempts to regain power, always include specific examples of individuals and events.

Confusing the causes of the uprisings: Focus on the specific grievances and contexts of each uprising: the Lovell revolt was about restoring a king, while the Yorkshire Uprising was about taxation.
Confusing key figures: Clarify that Margaret was a supporter of Yorkist claimants while Warwick was a key player in the internal conflicts of the Yorkist faction.

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