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The uneasy peace: the influence of Margaret of Anjou; factional rivalries and their impact on English society.

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The origins of conflict, 1450–1459

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The origins of conflict, 1450–1459

Aqa A Level History2B The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499

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The uneasy peace: the influence of Margaret of Anjou; factional rivalries and their impact on English society

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What role did Margaret of Anjou play in the origins of the Wars of the Roses?

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Margaret of Anjou played a crucial role in attempting to unify the factions in support of her husband, King Henry VI, during a time of increasing political instability.

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  • Lancastrians: Supporters of the House of Lancaster, which included King Henry VI and his wife Margaret of Anjou, opposing the Yorkists.
  • Yorkists: Supporters of the House of York, led by Richard, Duke of York, who sought to claim the English throne from the Lancastrians.

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Overgeneralizing Margaret of Anjou's role: Recognize that while Margaret was influential, the conflict was the result of multiple factors, including the ambitions of various nobles.

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