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

Common mistakes

• Confusing the causes of the uprisings

  Students often mix up the reasons behind the Lovell revolt and the Yorkshire Uprising.

  Fix itFocus 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

  Students often confuse the roles of Margaret of Burgundy and the Earl of Warwick.

  Fix itClarify that Margaret was a supporter of Yorkist claimants while Warwick was a key player in the internal conflicts of the Yorkist faction.

• Confusing the Yorkist claimants

  Students often confuse Perkin Warbeck with other Yorkist claimants.

  Fix itClarify the distinct backgrounds and claims of each pretender, focusing on their significance in the context of the Wars of the Roses.

• Confusing the causes and consequences of the Wars of the Roses

  Students often mix up the events that led to the Wars of the Roses with the outcomes.

  Fix itFocus on distinguishing the key events that triggered the conflict from the resulting changes in governance and society.