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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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The triumph of the Yorkists, 1461–1471
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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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What was one significant impact of the baronial wars on the English aristocracy by 1471?
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The baronial wars significantly weakened the influence of the aristocracy in England by 1471.
Key terms
- Baronial Wars: A series of conflicts in England during the 15th century that involved the nobility and significantly impacted the political landscape.
- Yorkists: A faction in the Wars of the Roses that sought to claim the English throne, particularly during the period of 1461 to 1471.
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Overgeneralizing the impact on the aristocracy: Acknowledge that while many were weakened, some managed to retain or even enhance their power.
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