![]() Learning Objective Core Knowledge Activities for Learning Related Vocabulary Assessment Questions To understand that the Wars of the Roses were fought between two families. See pages of What Your Year 3 Child Needs to Know. The two families chose different coloured roses, red and white, as their symbols. ![]() Edward declared war against mad King Henry. So, a nobleman named Edward from a rival family who was descended from King Edward III, claimed that he should be King. The Wars started because Henry IV was a bad ruler, and suffered from episodes of madness. Although they need not know all of the details, pupils should understand what a civil war is, and that the Wars of the Roses was fought between two rival families over who should be king. ![]() An introduction to the Wars of the Roses The aim of this lesson is to give pupils an overview of the Wars of the Roses. The Battlefields Trust has good information on the Wars of the Roses.ΔΆ Lesson 1. The society is dedicated to rehabilitating Richard's poor reputation as a king. 1 YEAR 3: WARS OF THE ROSES (5 lessons) Contents Include: Henry VI Edward IV The Princes in the Tower Richard III The Battle of Bosworth Field Suggested Teacher Resources: The Young Oxford History of Britain & Ireland, pages Great Tales from English History by Robert Lacey, pages The Richard III society has some excellent articles about he period.
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