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The personal rule of Edward IV and the political impact of his marriage to Elizabeth Woodville.

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The triumph of the Yorkists, 1461–1471

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The triumph of the Yorkists, 1461–1471

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

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The personal rule of Edward IV and the political impact of his marriage to Elizabeth Woodville

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What was a significant political consequence of Edward IV's marriage to Elizabeth Woodville?

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Edward IV's marriage to Elizabeth Woodville alienated some of his key supporters, particularly those who were loyal to the previous king, Henry VI, and who viewed the marriage as a threat to their own power and influence.

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  • Yorkists: Supporters of the House of York, one of the two rival factions in the Wars of the Roses.
  • Lancastrians: Supporters of the House of Lancaster, the rival faction to the Yorkists during the Wars of the Roses.

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Confusing the Yorkists and Lancastrians: Ensure to clearly differentiate between the two houses, their claims to the throne, and their key supporters.

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