Reading Comprehension
What were the civil wars for the English throne called?
The Wars of the Roses
When Henry VI got better, the duke of York didn't want to give up the throne, so Henry VI had to fight to get it back. This is an example of ...
1- Just a disagreement
2- Conflict
3- Civil war
Conflict
Edward went into hiding but wasn’t idle. He mustered an army and won York victories at the Battle of Barnett and the Battle of Tewksbury. At Tewskbury, Henry and Margaret’s only son was killed and the royal couple were captured and held in the Tower of London; the throne of England reverted back to Edward".
After reading the text, what words would you underline for identifying if the text is an example of civil war?
1- Henry, Margaret, and captured.
2- Henry, Edward, and captured.
3- Henry, Edward, and army.
4- Henry, Edward, and Battle.
4- Henry, Edward, and Battle.
What were the two sides in the civil war called?
They were the Lancastrians and the Yorks.
During Henry VI’s illness, Richard became Lord Protector of England and imprisoned Somerset in the Tower of London.
This is is an example of ...
1- Civil war
2- Conflict
3- Just a disagreement
Conflict
"During Henry VI’s illness, Richard became Lord Protector of England and imprisoned Somerset in the Tower of London".
After learning in class about how this conflict took place, how would you show your understanding of conflict?
1- By distinguishing if there was just a disagreement between Henry VI and Richard.
2- By distinguishing if there was just a disagreement between Richard and Somerset.
3- By highlighting that Richard and Somerset had a disagreement but also Richard imprisoned Somerset.
3- By highlighting that Richard imprisoned Somerset.
When Henry VI went mad, who did his family ask to become Protector, or substitute king?
The duke of York (Richard)
"Power Changes Hands Again and Again
Edward IV may have gained the throne, but he’d underestimated the deposed Queen Margaret’s stealth and ambition. With the help of her compatriots in France, she ousted Edward and restored her husband to the throne in October 1470.
Edward went into hiding but wasn’t idle. He mustered an army and won York victories at the Battle of Barnett and the Battle of Tewksbury. At Tewskbury, Henry and Margaret’s only son was killed and the royal couple were captured and held in the Tower of London; the throne of England reverted back to Edward".
This is an example of...
1- Civil war
2- Just a conflict
3- Just a disagreement
1- Civil war
"As Richard’s right to the throne became tenuous, the Lancastrian Henry Tudor—with the help of France and many nobles—staked his claim to the crown. He met Richard III on the battlefield at Bosworth on August 22, 1485".
After reading the text, what approach would you use to identify if the text is an example of civil war?
1- How is Richard III related to Henry Tudor?
2- Did Henry Tudor and Richard III fight against each other by themselves or there was a battle with many people involved?
3- All of the above. Explain
3- All of the above.
When Edward died, who did he appoint Protector for his son?
Hi brother Richard III
As Richard’s right to the throne became tenuous, the Lancastrian Henry Tudor—with the help of France and many nobles—staked his claim to the crown. He met Richard III on the battlefield at Bosworth on August 22, 1485.
After fighting valiantly, Richard III was killed. Legend has it his crown was placed on Henry’s head at the very spot where Richard fell. Henry was declared King Henry VII.
This is an example of ...
1- Patterns of continuity
2- Disagreement
3- None of the above
3- None of the above
Imagine that your best friend challenge to state a question that summarizes The Wars of the Roses. What analogy would you select to summarize it?
1- How is The Wars of the Roses like the war between France and England?
2- How was The Wars of the Roses like the fall of Constantinople?
3- How was the Wars of the Roses like when I fought with my sister when she took my video game and broke it?
3- How was the Wars of the Roses like when I fought with my cousin when she snatched my video game and broke it?
Why didn't king Richard III run away from the Battle of Bosworth Field when he saw the he was losing?
He wanted to die king of England
By 1452, Richard of York had returned to England and decided his mission in life was to rid Henry of his corrupt advisors, particularly Edmund Beaufort, Duke of Somerset. He raised an army and marched on London declaring fealty to Henry while also compelling him to remove Somerset from his post.
Based on the text, this is an example of ...
1- Civil war
2- Conflict
3- None of the above
2- Conflict
In 5th grade you have studied the way countries in the 15th century interacted among each other when they wanted to obtain something. Ex: The Rus and the Ottoman Turks Empire wanted Constantinople, the War between France and England, and the Wars of the Roses.
What pattern studied in social studies best helps to understand the causes of these wars?
-Explain your answer.
Continuity pattern.