Henry VII 1485-1509

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  • What was the civil war in England between 1455 and 1485 known as?
    The War of Roses
  • Which two houses fought for the throne of England during the War of Roses?
    House of York and House of Lancaster
  • What years did the War of Roses take place?
    1455 to 1485
  • What was one significant impact of the War of Roses on English nobility?
    Half the nobles in England had been destroyed
  • How did Henry VII contribute to the resolution of the conflict between the two houses?
    He united the two houses through his reign, creating the Tudor Rose
  • Why would Henry VII, as a Lancastrian, need to be cautious during his reign?
    Because Yorkist threats would not approve of him leading England