Resources developed for New A-level OCR Unit 1; Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII 1445-1509 Unit 4; How successful was Edward in restoring the power of the monarchy? Lesson 3; How did Edward improve royal finances? Learning Objectives To assess how successful Edward IV was at improving the royal finances in his second reign To describe how Edward IV created splendour at court in his second reign

Resources developed for New A-level OCR Unit 1; Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII 1445-1509 Unit 3; How did Edward IV deal with conflict? Lesson 3; What was the role of Warwick in the development of monarchical instability? Learning Objective To examine the causes and consequences of Warwick’s rebellion To explain the treachery of Clarence

Learning Objectives To describe the effects of the Cornish rebellion (1497) To explain the impact of later Yorkist threats, including Suffolk’s challenge. To evaluate the extent of these challenges to Henry’s power

*NEW AQA GCSE - Thematic Study - Power and the People* Learning Objectives To analyse the short and long term impact of the Provisions of Oxford (1258) To analyse the significance of the Parliament of 1265 and its consequences

*NEW AQA GCSE - Thematic Study - Power and the People* Learning Objectives To describe problems between King Henry III and his barons To identify and describe the roles of Simon, Eleanor and the Henry III

Learning Objectives To describe English foreign policy up to the 15th century To investigate the key areas of Henry’s foreign policy; Relations with France and Brittany Anglo-Spanish relations Burgundy Scotland

Learning Objectives To evaluate the extent of success of Henry’s reign To compare and contrast Henry VII with Henry VI, Edward IV and Richard III

*NEW AQA GCSE - Thematic Study - Power and the People* Learning Objectives To describe the reasons why the barons were dissatisfied with King John’s rule To explain how the barons resolved this problem

*NEW AQA GCSE - Thematic Study - Power and the People* Learning Objectives To explain why the charter as a set of ideas survived in the years immediately following its creation To explain how Magna Carta was put to different uses by different people To judge whether Magna Carta reinvented more by monarchs or by the barons

Learning Objectives To investigate the key areas of Henry’s kingship; Foreign policy Law and Order Relations with the nobility Finance Yorkist opposition

*NEW AQA GCSE - Thematic Study - Power and the People* Resources to encourage S&C and further reading in students.

Resources developed for New A-level OCR Unit 1; Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII 1445-1509

Resources developed for New A-level OCR Unit 1; Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII 1445-1509 Unit 5; Why did the reign of Richard III last for only 2 years? Lesson 1; How did Richard III become king in 1483? Learning Objectives To explain Gloucester’s usurpation of 1483 To examine the mystery of the Princes in the Tower To assess whether Richard’s seizure of the throne was ‘greedy ambition’ or ‘self preservation’

Resources developed for New A-level OCR Unit 1; Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII 1445-1509 Unit 5; Why did the reign of Richard III last for only 2 years? Lesson 4; How has the reign of Richard III been distorted by Tudor propaganda? Learning Objectives To understand the purpose of propaganda in the 15th century To assess the utility of Tudor propaganda in informing us about Richard III and the War of the Roses

Resources developed for New A-level OCR Unit 1; Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII 1445-1509 Unit 1; Why did fighting break out in 1455? Lesson 2; What role did the nobility play in the outbreak of the conflict? Learning Objectives To understand the growth of noble power and local rivalries To explain the ambitions of the Duke of York, To assess the DOY’s protectorate and his role in the outbreak of conflict in 1455.

Resources developed for New A-level OCR Unit 1; Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII 1445-1509 Unit 2; Why did the Yorkists have so much success between 1455-1461? Lesson 3; Why did the Yorkists succeed? Learning Objectives To explain the reasons for Yorkist success To analyse and evaluate the importance of factors in Yorkist success Military skills of their leaders (e.g. March) Margaret of Anjou’s mistakes (e.g. preferring the Midlands and North to London)

Resources developed for New A-level OCR Unit 1; Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII 1445-1509 Unit 2; Why did the Yorkists have so much success between 1455-1461? Lesson 1; Why did the Duke of York’s fortunes change so rapidly? Learning Objectives To describe and explain key events for the Duke of York Battle of St. Albans, 1455. York’s second protectorate. The defeat of York in 1459. His flight to Ireland, and return in 1460. The Lancastrian defeat at Northampton. The capture of Henry VI. The death of York at Wakefield, December 1460.

Resources developed for New A-level OCR Unit 1; Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII 1445-1509 Unit 1; Why did fighting break out in 1455? Lesson 3; What role did money and power play in the outbreak of the conflict? Learning Objectives To understand the growing financial weakness of the Crown. To explain the collapse of Lancastrian power in France by 1453 and its impact on the nobility. To analyse the road to conflict 1399-1455 in preparation for an essay

Resources developed for New A-level OCR Unit 1; Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII 1445-1509 Unit 4; How successful was Edward in restoring the power of the monarchy? Lesson 4; How did Edward stabilise foreign policy? Learning Objectives To understand the significance of the Treaty of Picquigny with France, 1475 To explain Gloucester’s role in keeping the Scots in check To evaluate the impact of Edward’s sudden and unexpected death in 1483

Resources developed for New A-level OCR Unit 1; Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII 1445-1509 Unit 2; Why did the Yorkists have so much success between 1455-1461? Lesson 2; How successful was the Yorkist military campaign? Learning Objectives To describe and explain the military successes of the Earl of March To examine the significance of Mortimer’s Cross and Towton, 1461. To evaluate the extent of Yorkist success in the overthrow of Henry VI and the accession of Edward IV