Lancastrians Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

AQA A-Level History: Henry VII 1. Definition: Usurper A person who takes power by force/illegally, usually through conquest (e.g. Richard III) 2. Why did many think Henry had a weak claim (three reasons)? - Was a 'bastard'; came from illegitimate child (Margaret born before marriage). - Edmund Tudor descended from a chamber servant. - Descent from John of Gaunt was through maternal line. 3. What was Henry Tudor's claim to the throne? John of Gaunt (Lancaster) had chil...

History Advanced PAPER 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 30: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII, 1399–1509

This document includes revision notes regarding Depth 1 of the rebellion and disorder under the Tudors module for History A Level. The well-organised notes include information about challenging the succession under King Henry VII throughout 1485-99, from a consistent grade A student. The concise notes can be used as a good revision tool when revising for mock examinations and the examination at the end of the two year A Level course, to help you achieve a grade A in History.

Revision notes on Richard Duke of York and his rivalry with the Duke of Somerset

Revision notes on the reign of Henry VII

What year was the battle of bosworth ? - Answer August 1485 yorkist king Richard III defeated by Henry VII What were Henry's problems when coming into power ? - Answer - lack of knowledge due to years in exile - 14 years in exile & had a weak claim due to it being through his mother Margaret - did not have the support of country, nobles has remained neutral during battle - needed to reward the Lancastrians to ensure their loyalty -1489 rebellion -the Yorkists challenges how did h...

What you will receive in this package: Notes that are easy to read and will help you get an A star. No need of a textbook when the entire course has been summed up for you and is easy to understand can be brought and printed off. IMPORTANT NOTE! This package only contains unit 3 of the course. Unit 3, section 1 = How significant was the battle of st Albans? To receive the entire course, visit the package deal on my page that has the entire unit 3 section 1-7.

Assess the value of the source for revealing the strength of royal power in 1450 and the attitude of the common people to the monarchy. This Edexcel Unit 30 source essay was written by an A* student and was awarded 17/20 (Level 5, A*). Critical teacher comments are included in the document, as well as details of the source used (exact source has not been provided for copyright issues).

This Edexcel Section A Unit 30 essay was written by an A* (achieved) student and was marked 18/20 (A*, level 5). Unfortunately, unlike the other uploaded War of the Roses essays, no critical comments were made and are therefore not included in the document.