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The War of the Barons, 1459–1461
the Fall of the House of Lancaster, 1450–1471: The War of the Barons, 1459–1461
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AqaA LevelHistory2B The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499
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The War of the Barons, 1459–14614 objectives
- The renewal of war: York’s flight into exile; the emergence of Warwick ‘the Kingmaker’; the capture of Henry VI at Northampton.
- Filling the political vacuum: the rule of Richard of York as Protector of England.
- Shifting loyalties and the Lancastrian revival: Wakefield; the second Battle of St Albans; the death of York and the restoration of Henry VI.
- Proclamation of Edward IV as King; Yorkist victory at Towton; the strengths and weaknesses of the Yorkists by 1461.
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LancastriansYorkistsProtectorateWars of the Roses
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- Use specific examples: When answering questions, always support your arguments with specific examples from the period.
- Focus on cause and effect: When answering questions about the Wars of the Roses, clearly outline how events led to subsequent conflicts.
Common mistakes
- Confusing key figures: Clarify that Warwick was primarily a military leader and strategist, while Edward IV became king as a result of the Yorkist victories.
- Confusing the roles of key figures: Remember that Richard of York was the Protector, while Henry VI was the king who was incapacitated.
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