Kathryn Y. Au and

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THE WAR OF THE ROSES

• By
• Kathryn Y. Au and
• Nicole K.K Miyasato

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WAR OF THE ROSES
Health problems of Henry VI lead to Rule by
Richard Duke of York
Recovery led to fight over whos to rule. Henry
captured in Northampton in 1460 by Yorks.
Henry lost rule in 1461 to Edward IV then ruled
again from 1470 to 1471
At the battle of Barnet, Henry is captured and
Murdered (May 21, 1471)
the causes and the battle
Margaret of Anjou, wife of Henry VI, led the
Lancaster armies and tried to help her son Edward.
Edward V and Richard, are locked in the Tower of
London and executed supposedly by Edward IV son
of Richard, duke of York.
Both Houses were related to King Edward III
First St. Albans Battle When May 22, 1455
What opening battle
THE LAST BATTLE
Edward V was to be coordinated on May 4, 1483. On
his was to London he was kidnapped by Richard who
also canceled his coordination. He was then
locked in the Tower of London with his brother
where they were murdered.
Battle of Bosworth When August 22, 1485 Henry
Tudor went to Wales and fough Richard for the
throne. Richard died and the Tudors took control
of the crown.
STOKE Yorkist attempt to claim the crown by
having Lamber Simnel impersonate the earl of
Warwick and claim the throne.
(Look up these battles in purple boxes and more
on the Important Battles of the Wars of the
Roses- Info Chart!)
Nicole Miyasato WH I Nov 1, 04
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THE WAR OF THE ROSES
THE CHANGES

• Changes that came from the event
• Advancements in technology was cut off because
  of lack of sea trade
• New products were kept from England
• Servants were forced to fight in a war that they
  could not be proud of

Have We Really Changed?
YES
NO

• WHY WE HAVE
• We have learned from history and events like
  these that the effects of civil wars. Events like
  these are the reasons that we have elections.

• WHY WE HAVENT
• Many people today are stubborn just as the
  Lancasters and Tudors were.
• It was hard for Richard to give up the throne as
  it would be today.