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Battle of Evesham Fact-Matching Game

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The Battle of Evesham (1265) was a significant event in English history, marking the end of the Second Barons’ War. To explore the intricacies of this historical battle, we have created a fact-matching game where players piece together important information fragments.

  • Experience the chaos of medieval warfare
  • Uncover the motivations of key figures
  • Discover the impact of the battle on English politics

Game Details: a fact-matching game where you piece together important information fragments. Use spells for hints and extra time!

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  • The Battle of Evesham took place on August 4, 1265.
  • The battle was part of the Second Barons' War in England.
  • The forces of Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, faced off against those of Prince Edward (the future King Edward I).
  • Simon de Montfort was killed in the battle, effectively ending the rebellion against King Henry III.
  • The battle resulted in a decisive royalist victory.
  • Prince Edward's forces significantly outnumbered those of Simon de Montfort.
  • The battle took place near Evesham Abbey in Worcestershire, England.
  • The royalist forces used a pincer movement to defeat Simon de Montfort's army.
  • The battle marked the end of the rebellion known as the Barons' War.
  • The defeat of Simon de Montfort led to the re-establishment of royal authority in England.
  • The Battle of Evesham is considered a significant event in English history.
  • King Henry III's son, Prince Edward, played a key role in the royalist victory.
  • Simon de Montfort's defeat at Evesham ended his brief period of de facto rule in England.
  • The battle resulted in the deaths of many key rebel leaders.
  • The Battle of Evesham solidified the power of the English monarchy over the barons.
  • The victory at Evesham secured Prince Edward's position as heir to the throne.
  • The battle marked a turning point in the conflict between King Henry III and the rebellious barons.
  • The Battle of Evesham is often seen as a symbol of the struggle for power between the monarchy and the nobility in medieval England.
  • The defeat of Simon de Montfort at Evesham led to the execution and confiscation of the estates of many of his supporters.
  • The Battle of Evesham was one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Barons' War.

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