Some sample questions from this category:
* What was the name of the King who the York house defeated to gain control of the throne in the 1400's?
* Richard, Duke of York, born 1411, had four sons. How many became king after the defeat of the Lancastrian house?
* Which battles are a list of battles from the War of the Roses?
* Richard III fought for his crown until his end at Bosworth Field. Richard was often betrayed by his trused companions and supporters. Which man did not desert Richard III?
* What event made Richard III take the crown?
* Whom did the Earl of Warwick betray?
* Where did King Edward IV go in exile to get support from his sister's husband?
* Before becoming king, Richard III was what? What was he duke of? How was he related to the previous king?
* What did the battle of Bosworth Field decide?
* History has painted the picture that Richard III was a brutal man. It is stated, not proven, that he killed his nephew and name sake, Richard, for what purpose? (By the way, it isn't a proven fact but most people believe it is true).
* Where was Edward IV born?
* Although his paternal grandfather had a claim to the English throne, his paternal grandmother's was slightly better as she was descended from which son of Edward III?
* Edward IV's mother was descended from which English family?
* What was Edward IV's title during the lifetime of his father?
* The Act of Accord was ratified on which day?
* At which battle did Edward IV's father die?
* Following the Battle of Towton, the Lancastrian royal family fled to which country?
* Which French king was supporting the Yorkist cause?
* Who was the queen mother of Scotland who was willing to grant sanctuary to Henry VI and his family?
* What is the date of Edward IV's marriage to Elizabeth Woodville?
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