1455-1460: Wars Flashcards
1
Q
1455-
Battle of St Albans
A
Somerset, Northumberland and Clifford killed. King is injured and capture by Yorkists- taken to St. Albans abbey for safety. King becomes sick again.
Margaret becomes leader of the Lancastrians.
2
Q
1455-
York’s 2nd Protectorate
A
Reasons York Chosen:
- Lack of alternatives
- Crisis in South West: Courtenay’s V Bonvilles
- King’s Health
- Promise of reform
Warwick become Captain of Calais
3
Q
1458-
Loveday
A
Reconciliation ritual,
Enemies walk hand in hand e.g. York and Margaret.
York and Warwick promise to pay for chapel to pray for dead.
4
Q
1459-
Peace breaks down
A
Causes:
- Warwick’s rebellion: refuses to follow king’s order, Yorkists lose support.
- Yorkist’s removed from government.
- lack of trust between 2 sides: both building large armies.
- King’s health
Battle of Blore Heath- Salisbury intercepted by Lord Audley and kills him.
Battle of Ludford Bridge- Lancastrians win, Warwick and Edward fled to Calais, York and 2nd son go to Ireland.
