
History Storytime - For Kids
The Wars of the Roses
Feb 14, 2022
A civil war between noble families in medieval England called the Wars of the Roses is discussed. The conflict is between the Lancastrians and the Yorkists, and revolves around their claim to the throne. Topics include battles, the Duke of York's failed attempt to claim the throne, Edward's rise to power, tensions with Warwick, Richard's ascension to the throne, suspicion surrounding the murder of Edward's sons, and the invasion of England by Henry Tudor.
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- The Wars of the Roses were a conflict between the Lancastrians and Yorkists, with the Lancastrians initially gaining power but eventually being defeated by the Yorkists.
- After the death of King Edward IV, his brother Richard betrayed his promise and seized the throne, leading to the defeat of his rule by Henry Tudor, who became King Henry VII and united the two factions.
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The Wars of the Roses
The Wars of the Roses were a series of battles in England 600 years ago between the Lancastrians and the Yorkists. The Lancaster family, represented by a red rose, and the York family, represented by a white rose, both claimed the English throne. After decades of fighting, the Lancastrians initially gained power, but their weak king, Henry VI, faced opposition from the Duke of York, who believed his family should rule. The Duke's son, Edward, rallied support and defeated the Lancastrians in a decisive battle, becoming King Edward IV. This marked the end of the Lancastrian reign and the beginning of Yorkist rule.
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