Battle of St Alban's

When did the first battle of St Alban's take place?

• 22 May 1355

• 22 May 1455

• 22 May 1555

• 22 May 1655

Which three people were fighting on the House of York side?

• Richard, Duke of York 

• Earl of Warwick (Richard Neville)

• Earl of Salisbury’s (Richard Neville’s father)

• Duke of Somerset

What were two reasons that caused the Wars of the Roses?

• King Henry VI was weak ruler and had mental illness

• There was noone on the throne

• King Henry VI lost most of his land in France

• The French were trying to attack England

What is the name of the person who is in charge of the kingdom during a minority, absence, or incapacity of the monarch?

• usurper

• duke

• protector

• monarch

Who is a usurper?

• person who will inherit a title

• a head of the state

• a male holding the highest hereditary title

• a person who takes a position of power or importance illegally or by force

Who decided to take their troops on an unexpected route to attack the Lancastrians?

• Richard Neville

• Duke of Warwick

• Henry VI

• Duke of York

What happened to the Duke of Somerset?

• he married Margaret

• he became king

• he was killed in the battle of St Alban's

• he won the battle

Wat happened immediately after the battle of St Alban's?

• Duke of York died

• Margaret became Queen

• The Duke of York was restored as Protector of England

• King Henry VI stayed the king

Who was the Duke of Somerset?

• Henry

• Edmund Beaufort

• Edward

• Richard

When did the Wars of the Roses take pleace?

• 1455-1487

• 1555-1587

• 1655-1687

• 1755-1787