How did Edward establish Himself as King Flashcards
Why did Edward delay his crowning?
He wanted to first defeat the Lancastrians in battle
How did Edward fund his army at Towton?
- 4000 from londoners
- Loans from merchants who saw a better future under the Yorkists
What did Edward promise to supporters of Henry?
If they had a wage under 100 pounds a year and didn’t fight they would be pardoned
What did Edward intend to do with this proclamation?
- Gain popular support
- Form a rift between Lancastrian lords and their subjects
- Make Lancastrian recruitment harder
Where were most Yorkist recruited from?
South east and Edward and Warwicks estates
How many men did Edward have at towton?
50,000
How did Edward use the weather?
He used the wind to prevent Lancastrian arrows hitting his men and to carry his forward
Who’s charge caused the Lancastrians to flee?
Norfolk - they didn’t see him because of the snow
Why was the pursuit so deadly?
The Lancastrians had destroyed the Bridges in attempts to slow the Yorkist advance
How many people died at Towton?
28,000
What was the difference between Henry and Edward at towton?
Edward led, holding the line
Henry was at York in prayer on Palm Sunday
Where did Henry MOA and their son flee to?
Scotland
Which areas were hard to control after crowning?
Wales and North east
