Topic questions Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Lancastrians, Yorkists & Henry VII
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Assess the value of the source for revealing the character of Richard III and the manner in which he acquired the throne in 1483.
Explain your answer, using the source, the information given about its origin and your own knowledge about the historical context.
2 ‘Henry IV easily maintained his hold on the throne in the years 1399–1405.’
How far do you agree with this judgement?
How accurate is it to say that the Yorkshire and Cornish Rebellions posed a limited threat to Henry VII’s rule?
How accurate is it to say that the nobility challenged the efforts of the crown to control the kingdom effectively throughout the years 1406–1509?
5 ‘The role of retaining, as a prop to royal power, remained unchanged in the years 1399–1509.’
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Assess the value of the source for revealing the seriousness of opposition towards Henry VII and the extent of Henry VII’s power.
Explain your answer, using the source, the information given about its origin and your own knowledge about the historical context.
2 ‘Henry V’s success in France, in the years 1415–21, was based upon diplomacy rather than military triumphs.’
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3 ‘The Duke of York never seriously threatened Henry VI’s hold on the throne in the years 1454–60.’
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How accurate is it to say that the monarchy had financial security throughout the years 1399–1509?
5 ‘The power of parliament steadily increased in the years 1399–1509.’
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Assess the value of the source for revealing the failings of Richard II and the reasons for Henry IV’s successful usurpation of the crown.
Explain your answer, using the source, the information given about its origin and your own knowledge about the historical context.
How far do you agree that the success of the Yorkists, in the years 1460–61, was the consequence of Lancastrian mistakes?
3 ‘Divisions among the Yorkists allowed Richard III to seize the throne in 1483.’
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4 ‘The crushing of the conspiracy against Henry V (1415) most significantly weakened the ability of the nobility to challenge royal authority in the years 1399–1509.’
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5 ‘It was diplomacy that was most responsible for increases in the power of the crown in the years 1399–1509.’
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Assess the value of the source for revealing the reasons for Warbeck’s challenge and the extent of the challenge he posed to Henry VII.
Explain your answer, using the source, the information given about its origin and your own knowledge about the historical context.
2 ‘In the years 1415–21, the most significant factor contributing to Henry V’s success in France was the Burgundian Alliance (1419).’
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3 ‘The causes of Cade’s rebellion (1450) were mainly economic.’
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4 ‘Local rivalries weakened the monarchy in the years 1399–1509.’
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5 ‘Monarchs successfully exploited the sources of royal income in the years 1399–1509.’
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Assess the value of the source for revealing the nature of the rule of Henry VI and the behaviour of Margaret of Anjou in the years 1459–60.
Explain your answer, using the source, the information given about its origin and your own knowledge about the historical context.
2 ‘It was relations with foreign powers that had the greatest impact on the stability of Henry IV’s reign in the years 1399–1405.’
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3 ‘Lollardy posed a significant challenge to Henry V’s rule.’
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How accurate is it to say that the Treaty of Picquigny (1475) was the most significant change to the power of the crown in the years 1399–1509?
5 ‘The execution of Warwick (1499) was the most significant blow to the nobility’s ability to challenge royal authority in the years 1399–1509.’
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Assess the value of the source for revealing the nature of Owain Glyndwr’s revolt at its start and Henry IV’s response to the revolt in the years 1400–01.
Explain your answer, using the source, the information given about its origin and your own knowledge about the historical context.
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Assess the value of the source for revealing the nature of Owain Glyndwr’s revolt at its start and Henry IV’s response to the revolt in the years 1400–01.
Explain your answer, using the source, the information given about its origin and your own knowledge about the historical context.
2 ‘Henry VI lost his throne in 1461 due to the role of Margaret of Anjou.’
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2 ‘Henry VI lost his throne in 1461 due to the role of Margaret of Anjou.’
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To what extent did the rebellion of the Duke of Buckingham threaten Richard III’s rule?
To what extent did the rebellion of the Duke of Buckingham threaten Richard III’s rule?
4 ‘It was the role of major nobles in offices of state and church that allowed monarchs to govern effectively in the years 1399–1509.’
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4 ‘It was the role of major nobles in offices of state and church that allowed monarchs to govern effectively in the years 1399–1509.’
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How accurate is it to say that the monarchy continually suffered major financial problems in the years 1399–1509?
How accurate is it to say that the monarchy continually suffered major financial problems in the years 1399–1509?
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Assess the value of the source for revealing the reasons for the Treaty of Troyes (1420) and the outcome of the negotiations.
Explain your answer, using the source, the information given about its origin and your own knowledge about the historical context.
How accurate is it to say that Richard II was solely responsible for the loss of his throne in 1399?
How far do you agree that Lambert Simnel was the most significant threat to Henry VII’s hold on the throne in the years 1485-97?
4 ‘The power of the crown, in the years 1399-1509, was most significantly changed by the losses in France in 1453.’
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5 ‘The nobility enabled the crown to control the kingdom throughout the years 1399-1509.’
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Assess the value of the source for revealing the nature of support for Henry Tudor and the reasons for his victory at Bosworth in 1485.
Explain your answer, using the source, the information given about its origin and your own knowledge about the historical context.
How accurate is it to say that Henry V’s campaigns in France were a complete success in the years 1415–21?
How accurate is it to say that the growing ambitions of the Duke of York were the most significant threat to Henry VI’s hold on the throne in the years 1454–60?
How accurate is it to say that retaining decreased in importance in the years 1399–1509?
How far do you agree that the key turning point in the increasing power of parliament, in the years 1399–1509, was the Parliament of 1406?
Study the source in the Source Booklet before you answer this question.
Assess the value of the source for revealing the character of Richard III and opposition towards his kingship.
Explain your answer, using the source, the information given about its origin and your own knowledge about the historical context.
2 ‘Henry IV struggled to maintain his hold on the throne in the years 1399–1405.’
How far do you agree with this statement?
How accurate is it to say that the Yorkshire Rebellion of 1489 posed a serious threat to Henry VII?
4 ‘In the strengthening of the English crown, it was the Spanish Marriage (1499) that was the key diplomatic development in the years 1399–1509.’
How far do you agree with this statement?
5 ‘Monarchs relied upon major landowners to govern the kingdom effectively during the period 1399–1509.’
How far do you agree with this statement?
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