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2023 AQA A-level HISTORY 7042/2B Component 2B The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 Question Paper & Mark scheme (Merged) June 2023 [VERIFIED] A-level HISTORY Component 2B The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 Friday 9 June 2023 Afternoon Time allowed: 2 hours 30 minutes Materials For this paper you must have: • an AQA 16-page answer book. Instructions • Use black ink or black ball-point pen. • Write the information required on the front of your answer book. The Paper Reference is ...

2023 AQA A-level HISTORY 7042/2B Component 2B The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 Question Paper & Mark scheme (Merged) June 2023 [VERIFIED] A-level HISTORY Component 2B The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 Friday 9 June 2023 Afternoon Time allowed: 2 hours 30 minutes Materials For this paper you must have: • an AQA 16-page answer book. Instructions • Use black ink or black ball-point pen. • Write the information required on the front of your answer book. The Paper Reference is ...

AQA A level History - The Tudors (Henry VII and the consolidation of power) 100% verified. Who was Henry VII's mother - correct answers.Margaret Beaufort What was Henry VII's claim to the throne on his mother's side - correct answers.His mother was a direct descendant of Edward III by the marriage of his third son, John if Gaunt, Margaret's great grandfather What was Henry's claim to the throne on his fathers side - correct answers.His grandmother, Catherine, had be...

AQA A Level History - The Tudors (Henry VII And The Consolidation Of Power) Who was Henry VII's mother Margaret Beaufort What was Henry VII's claim to the throne on his mother's side His mother was a direct descendant of Edward III by the marriage of his third son, John if Gaunt, Margaret's great grandfather What was Henry's claim to the throne on his fathers side His grandmother, Catherine, had been married to the King of England, Henry V Where did he spend his years in exile...

Revision notes for the reigns of Edward IV, Edward V and Richard III

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...

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AQA A Level History Tudors- Henry VII Why did Henry VII backdate his reign? - Effectively accused those who fought on Richard III's side in Bosworth (22 August 1485) of committing treason How did Henry VII use incentives to control the nobility? - - Used Patronage less than his predecessors; Jasper Tudor was made Duke of Bedford - Created 37 Knights of the Garter, who were given prestige but not land - 5 key Councillors on the King's Council had supported Henry before Bosworth: Bray,...

AQA A Level History Tudors- Henry VII Why did Henry VII backdate his reign? - Effectively accused those who fought on Richard III's side in Bosworth (22 August 1485) of committing treason How did Henry VII use incentives to control the nobility? - - Used Patronage less than his predecessors; Jasper Tudor was made Duke of Bedford - Created 37 Knights of the Garter, who were given prestige but not land - 5 key Councillors on the King's Council had supported Henry before Bosworth: Bray,...

AQA A Level Tudors Battle of Bosworth - Henry defeats Richard III on 22nd August 1485 and is crowned King. Richard III - Unpopular with Yorkists - had Lord Hastings (Yorkist) killed. Most likely had the princes in the tower murdered. Made Parliament make him king. Earl of Northumberland - Henry Percy. Failed to commit his troops. Inactivity caused Richards defeat - imprisoned by Henry for several months but released on good behaviour. Henry Tudor - Army was outnumbered (5000 compar...