Starter quiz
- What was the Council of the North?
- an area along the border between England and Wales
- an orgnisation set up to improve control in the south
- an area on the border between Scotland and England
- an organisation set up to improve control in the north ✓
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- The lesson Edward IV learnt from his weak first reign was to keep the ______ under control.
- 'nobility' ✓
- During Edward IV's second reign, the royal court eventually accepted Elizabeth Woodworth as ______ consort.
- 'Queen ' ✓
- Who did Edward IV put in charge of the Welsh Marches to improve law and order there?
- his brother, George Duke of Clarence
- his son, Edward Prince of Wales ✓
- his brother, Richard Duke of Gloucester
- his uncle, Henry of York
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- Why was Edward IV able to keep taxes low during his second reign?
- The crown finances were boosted by the annual French pension. ✓
- Edward IV imposed heavy fines on those who had opposed him.
- The crown finances were boosted by England's takeover of France.
- Edward IV sold Eltham Palace.
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- Match each person to their correct description.
- Edward IV⇔his second reign was more peaceful than his first ✓
- Elizabeth Woodville⇔she was a commoner but married Edward IV ✓
- Edward Pince of Wales⇔he was the eldest son and heir of Edward IV ✓
- Richard of Gloucester⇔he was the brother of Edward IV and led the Council of the North ✓
Exit quiz
- Match the keywords with their correct definitions.
- heir⇔the person who will be the next king or queen ✓
- will⇔a document stating a person’s wishes after their death ✓
- minority reign⇔the period of a monarch’s rule when they are still a child ✓
- coronation⇔the ceremony of crowning a king or queen ✓
- illegitimate⇔a child born of parents who are not legally married ✓
- Write the missing number. In 1483, Edward died suddenly at the age of just ______, with his sons too young to rule.
- '40' ✓
- Who took charge and made himself Protector, saying he would rule until Edward V was of age?
- George, Duke of Clarence
- Richard, Duke of Gloucester ✓
- Henry Tudor
- Henry, Duke of York
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- Where was Edward V placed for his 'safety'?
- Eltham Palace
- Kings Langley Palace
- The Tower of London ✓
- Windsor Castle
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- Which statement is most accurate?
- Richard III declared himself king to protect his nephew, Edward V.
- Richard III declared himself king because he wanted power. ✓
- Richard III declared himself king because he did not trust Edward V.
- Richard III declared himself king as Edward V didn't want to rule England.
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- The actions of Richard III led to noble rebellion. Based on this, which statement is most accurate.
- England became unstable again due to the actions of Richard III. ✓
- England became more united again due to the actions of Richard III.
- England became stronger again due to the actions of Richard III.
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Key learning points
- In 1483 Edward died suddenly at the age of just 40, with his sons too young to rule.
- A struggle to control the princes began and England once again became unstable.
- Edward’s brother, Richard, took charge and made himself Protector, saying he would rule until Edward V was of age.
- Richard took Edward V to the Tower of London and declared himself king, leading to noble rebellion.
- Richard III took Edward V’s brother to the Tower and instability arose due to arguments over his actions.
Common misconception
Students may become confused by the number of historical figures that share the same name.
Ensure students can differentiate between Edward IV and Prince Edward.
Keywords
Heir - the person who will be the next king or queen
Will - a document stating a person’s wishes after their death
Minority reign - the period of a monarch’s rule when they are still a child
Coronation - the ceremony of crowning a king or queen
Illegitimate - a child born of parents who are not legally married
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