the yorkists divided (richard III) Flashcards
why was richards support weak from the start of his reign?
he had the reputation of a child murderer
what did richard find out that may have convinced him to murder the princes in the tower?
a plot to free them
why is it difficult to prove that richard did murder the princes?
there is very little contemporary evidence to support the claim
what was the aim of the duke of buckingham’s rebellion?
to usurp richard and place henry tudor on the throne
when did the duke of buckingham’s rebellion take place?
october 1483
why was the rebellion significant for richards legitimacy?
the rebellion indicates that the princes were widely believed to be dead
what was henry tudor’s claim to the throne?
he decsended from the illegitimate lancastrian line, the beauforts
why did the rebellion fail? (two reasons)
poor weather
richard was prewarned of the rebellion
what plotical impact did the rebellion have on richards reign? (two impacts)
it showed that many did not support richards rule
it showed an alternate claimant to the throne
why was richard’s unpopularity in the south a problem?
as he did not have total control over the entire country
how did richard strengthen his position on the throne? (two ways)
he reconciled with the woodvilles
he agreed a truce with scotland
why did henry land in wales during his invasion?
because that was where he could gather the most support
why did tudor gain so much french support?
they wanted to weaken the english crown
when was the battle of bosworth?
22nd august 1485
which nobleman proved the deciding factor in the outcome of the battle?
sir thomas stanley
