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The triumph of the Yorkists, 1461–1471
the Fall of the House of Lancaster, 1450–1471: The triumph of the Yorkists, 1461–1471
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AqaA LevelHistory2B The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499
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The triumph of the Yorkists, 1461–14714 objectives
- The personal rule of Edward IV and the political impact of his marriage to Elizabeth Woodville.
- Factional rivalries: Warwick ‘the Kingmaker’; attempts to restore Henry VI; Margaret of Anjou; Edward, Prince of Wales.
- The crushing of the Lancastrian cause: Barnet and Tewkesbury; the destruction of the Lancastrian nobility.
- The impact of the baronial wars on English society by 1471: the weakening of the aristocracy; the impact on trade and the economy.
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YorkistsLancastriansBaronial Wars
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- Focus on Cause and Consequence: When discussing Edward IV's marriage, always link it to the broader political context and its consequences.
- Focus on causation: When answering questions about the Wars of the Roses, emphasize the causal relationships between events and decisions.
Common mistakes
- Confusing the Yorkists and Lancastrians: Ensure to clearly differentiate between the two houses, their claims to the throne, and their key supporters.
- Confusing key figures: Clarify the distinct roles: Edward IV was the king, while Richard Neville was a powerful noble known as 'the Kingmaker' who played a crucial role in his rise.
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