*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
Series of lessons focused on building student understanding of the content, skills, and knowledge required for success at GCSE History. Includes independent project to develop contextual understanding of medieval monarchs and kingship.
*NEW AQA GCSE - Power and the People (Thematic Study)*
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 6; How did Henry VII secure the throne?
Lesson 3; How did Henry VII consolidate his control?
Learning Objectives
To assess what Henry VII’s priorities would be at the beginning of his reign
To explore Henry’s reign through a survival game
To explain the nature of English government in 1485, including monarchy, parliament and Church.
To understand the role of Parliament, the Papacy, and the marriage to Elizabeth of York in securing the throne
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 4; How successful was Edward in restoring the power of the monarchy?
Lesson 1; How did Edward reclaim the throne?
Learning Objectives
To understand the role of Charles the Bold of Burgundy in assisting Edward’s invasion.
To explain Edward’s invasion of 1471 and Warwick’s defeat and death at Barnet
To evaluate the impact of the death of Henry VI and his son
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
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 1; What role did Henry and Margaret of Anjou play in the outbreak of the conflict?
Learning Objectives
To understand the personal and political weakness of Henry VI, including his growing instability and insanity, 1453-54.
To explain the ambitions of Margaret of Anjou, her role in government and the effects of the birth of her son on the Duke of York.
Learning Objectives
To introduce students to the family tree of the Lancastrians and Yorkists
To explain the competing claims to the English throne
To analyse the key events between 1450 and 1455
Resources developed for New A-level OCR Unit 1; Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII 1445-1509
*requires use of The Wars of the Roses (Enquiring History Series) by Ian Dawson*
Resources developed for New A-level OCR Unit 1; Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII 1445-1509
Learning Objectives
To identify the pattern of events in the War of the Roses
To explain how to be an effective King
To assess the legacy of Henry V