Factional rivalries and court politics (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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Why was George Duke of Clarence restless for power in 1469?
Why was George Duke of Clarence restless for power in 1469?
Edward IV had not produced a son
Who did Clarence secretly marry before supporting the uprising?
Who did Clarence secretly marry before supporting the uprising?
Isobel, Warwick's daughter
In which year did Warwick and Clarence put Henry VI back on the throne?
In which year did Warwick and Clarence put Henry VI back on the throne?
1470
How did Clarence try to prevent Gloucester from marrying Anne Neville?
How did Clarence try to prevent Gloucester from marrying Anne Neville?
Hid Anne as a kitchen maid in London
In which year was Anne Beauchamp stripped of her inheritance?
In which year was Anne Beauchamp stripped of her inheritance?
1474
Why did Edward IV refuse Clarence's marriage to Mary of Burgundy?
Why did Edward IV refuse Clarence's marriage to Mary of Burgundy?
Mary had a distant claim to the English throne
What did Clarence accuse Ankarette Twynho of using to murder his wife?
What did Clarence accuse Ankarette Twynho of using to murder his wife?
Poison and ale
How was Clarence executed in February 1478?
How was Clarence executed in February 1478?
Drowned in a barrel of Malmsey wine
In which years did the Neville-Percy families fight a private war?
In which years did the Neville-Percy families fight a private war?
1453-54
Who was killed at the first Battle of St Albans fighting for the King?
Who was killed at the first Battle of St Albans fighting for the King?
Northumberland