The Wars of the Roses · 1455 – 1485
The White Rose vs. The Red Rose
Mapping the family trees and the shifting alliances of the Nevilles, Percys, and the Royal family.
Key Questions
- 1What were the main differences between the Yorkist and Lancastrian claims?
- 2How did the "Kingmaker" (Earl of Warwick) influence the throne?
- 3Why was loyalty so fluid during this period?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS3: History - The Wars of the RosesKS3: History - Political Instability
Year: Year 7
Subject: History
Unit: The Wars of the Roses
Period: 1455 – 1485
Suggested Methodologies
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