1. Background to the Tudor period
To have an overview of England in the fifteenth century
To know how Henry VII came to the throne
To research two character profiles

2. 15th Century England
The 15th century began with some of England’s most famous military victories.
However…
The Wars of the Roses saw the rival houses of Lancaster and York fight over control of the crown.
Victory was finally to go to the Lancastrians.

3. Task:
To produce a booklet that is informative and has (some) pictures that informs the reader about the Wars of the Roses
You must all produce an individual booklet
Approx3 pages.
Handwritten work is in the majority (cut and paste is a waste)

4. It must include: A timeline Family tree of the monarchs of the time
Causes of the Wars of the Roses
Details of major events (like changes in monarch)
Character profile of Henry VI
Character profile of Richard III
Details of the Battle of Bosworth
DUE first learning session