What were the Wars of the Roses

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What were the Wars of the Roses?
TITLE
Lancaster, York and Tudor
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The Wars of the Roses (14551487) were a series
of wars fought over the throne of England between
the supporters of the House of Lancaster and the
House of York. These are the names given to the
two most powerful families of the time.The
symbol of the House of Lancaster was the red
roseThe symbol of the House of York was the
white rose
The House of Lancaster
The House of York
Vs
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Task Read the sheet, The Wars of the Roses.
Lancaster, York and Tudor. Then answer the
following questions REMEMBER Write out the
questions. Underline them. Then answer in FULL
sentences.

• Who was the great grandson of Edward III?
• Which two kings were king twice between 1461 and
  1483?
• Who made themselves king in 1483 when Edward IV
  died?
• What did Richard do to Edward V and his brother?
• In 1483, which Lancastrian has the best claim to
  the throne?
• What happened in 1485 and who became king?

If you finish put your hand up!!!
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The Battle of Bosworth Field, (22nd August1485)
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• THE BATTLE OF BOSWORTH FIELD (Aug. 22, 1485), was
  fought between Richard III and Henry, Earl of
  Richmond, afterwards Henry VII.

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Henry Tudor (Lancastrian)
King Richard III (Yorkist)
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The Battle of Bosworth Field, (22nd August1485)
Henry Tudors standard had a Red Dragon on it
Richard IIIs standard had a White Boar on it
Look closely at the flags being carried . Which
flag do you think is Henry Tudors standard? (CLUE
Henry was originally from Wales)
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Where is Bosworth Field?
Bosworth
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The battlefield, 22nd August 1485
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The events, 22nd August 1485

• On the next morning the two armies met in the
  morning on Bosworth Field.
• The battle was mainly hand to hand combat.
• A powerful group of soldiers belonging to the
  Stanley family, stayed out of the fighting for
  some time till, at a critical moment, they joined
  Henrys side.
• Richard feeling betrayed cried out, "Treason,
  treason!"
• Richard fought as hard as he could, refusing to
  leave the battle field.
• Eventually he was overpowered by Henrys
  supporters and he fell dead in the midst of his
  enemies.
• The crown was picked up on the field of battle
  and placed by Sir William Stanley on the head of
  Richmond, who was at once saluted king by the
  whole army.

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The battlefield, 22nd August 1485