The War of the Roses: Rise of the Tudors

The War of the Roses: Rise of the Tudors

Learning Objective

Understand the history of the War of the Roses, the rise of the Tudors, and the Battle of Bosworth.

What do you already know about the War of the Roses and the Tudors?

The War of the Roses

A series of civil wars fought in England between the House of Lancaster and the House of York, both claiming the throne.

The Tudors

The Tudor dynasty was a prominent royal house that ruled England from 1485 to 1603, starting with Henry VII.

Monarchs of the War of the Roses

Key monarchs during the War of the Roses included Henry VI, Edward IV, and Richard III, among others.

Start of the Tudor Reign

The Tudor reign began with the victory of Henry Tudor, who became King Henry VII after defeating Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485.

Henry VII

Henry VII, the first Tudor monarch, focused on strengthening the monarchy and stabilizing the kingdom after the War of the Roses.

The Battle of Bosworth

The decisive battle of the War of the Roses, where Henry Tudor defeated Richard III, leading to the end of the Plantagenet dynasty.

Legacy of the Tudors

The Tudor era brought significant changes to England, including religious reforms, exploration, and the flourishing of the arts.

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