Outbreak of War (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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In which year did the Battle of Heworth take place?
In which year did the Battle of Heworth take place?
1453
What two major events happened to Henry VI in 1453?
What two major events happened to Henry VI in 1453?
Mental breakdown & son's birth
To what position was York appointed in 1447?
To what position was York appointed in 1447?
Lieutenant of Ireland
Where did Margaret set up her court after the Battle of St Albans?
Where did Margaret set up her court after the Battle of St Albans?
Coventry
On what date did the First Battle of St Albans take place?
On what date did the First Battle of St Albans take place?
22nd May 1455
Which key Lancastrian noble was slain at the Battle of St Albans?
Which key Lancastrian noble was slain at the Battle of St Albans?
Duke of Somerset
What was the main aim of the First Battle of St Albans?
What was the main aim of the First Battle of St Albans?
To become Chief Minister
Why were the Yorkists successful at St Albans?
Why were the Yorkists successful at St Albans?
They used the element of surprise
When did York place the crown on Henry's head at St Paul's Cathedral?
When did York place the crown on Henry's head at St Paul's Cathedral?
25th May
Who wanted revenge after the Battle of St Albans?
Who wanted revenge after the Battle of St Albans?
Sons of slain nobles