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2B The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499

The Battle of Bosworth

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When and where did the Battle of Bosworth take place?

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Where was Henry Tudor proclaimed King Henry VII?

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What was the intended purpose of Henry VII's marriage to Elizabeth of York?

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  1. 1

    When and where did the Battle of Bosworth take place?

    Model answer

    On 22 August 1485, near Market Bosworth in Leicestershire.

  2. 2

    What was the outcome of the Battle of Bosworth for Richard III?

    Model answer

    He was defeated and killed, becoming the last English king to die in battle.

  3. 3

    Why was the Stanley family's intervention at Bosworth decisive?

    Model answer

    Sir William Stanley intervened to support Henry Tudor at a critical moment in the battle, while Lord Stanley held his forces back.

  4. 4

    What happened when Richard III charged directly at Henry Tudor at Bosworth?

    Model answer

    His charge nearly succeeded in killing Henry, but failed when the Stanleys intervened against him.

  5. 5

    Where was Henry Tudor proclaimed King Henry VII?

    Model answer

    On the battlefield at Bosworth, founding the Tudor dynasty.

  6. 6

    Why did Henry VII date his reign from 21 August 1485 rather than the day of the battle?

    Model answer

    This allowed him to attaint those who fought against him at Bosworth as traitors, since they would have been fighting against the reigning king.

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