Political Vacuum (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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Which two victories helped Edward be accepted as monarch in 1461?
Which two victories helped Edward be accepted as monarch in 1461?
Towton & Mortimer's Cross
How much did London merchants provide to support the Yorkists?
How much did London merchants provide to support the Yorkists?
At least £11,000
How many troops were in the Calais garrison that the Yorkists controlled?
How many troops were in the Calais garrison that the Yorkists controlled?
1000
Which three castles protected the far north of England?
Which three castles protected the far north of England?
Alnwick, Bamburgh & Dunstanburgh
In what year did Sir Ralph Percy betray Edward by giving a castle to Queen Margaret?
In what year did Sir Ralph Percy betray Edward by giving a castle to Queen Margaret?
1462
In which year was Lord Rivers knighted by Henry VI?
In which year was Lord Rivers knighted by Henry VI?
1426
Who did Lord Rivers secretly marry in 1437?
Who did Lord Rivers secretly marry in 1437?
Jacquetta of Luxemburg
How much was Lord Rivers fined for marrying without Henry VI's permission?
How much was Lord Rivers fined for marrying without Henry VI's permission?
£1000
When was Lord Rivers created a baron?
When was Lord Rivers created a baron?
9th May 1448
Which foreign powers supported Queen Margaret after Edward became king?
Which foreign powers supported Queen Margaret after Edward became king?
France & Scotland