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Wars of the Roses begin Fact-Matching Game

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The Wars of the Roses began in 1455, marking a turbulent period in English history characterized by feuding noble families vying for the throne.

  • Players take on the roles of key figures in the conflict, such as the Lancastrian King Henry VI or the Yorkist claimant to the throne, Richard, Duke of York.
  • The game is set against the backdrop of political intrigue, battles, and shifting alliances as players navigate the complex web of allegiances and betrayals.
  • Players must make strategic decisions to outmaneuver their rivals and secure their claim to the throne, all while dealing with the ever-present threat of betrayal and assassination.

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 Wars of the Roses began in 1455 and lasted until 1485.
  • The wars were fought between two rival branches of the House of Plantagenet: the House of Lancaster and the House of York.
  • The main cause of the Wars of the Roses was a struggle for the English throne.
  • The first battle of the Wars of the Roses was the Battle of St Albans in 1455.
  • The Battle of Towton in 1461 was the bloodiest battle of the Wars of the Roses, with an estimated 28,000 casualties.
  • The Battle of Barnet in 1471 was a decisive victory for the Yorkists, leading to the death of the Lancastrian leader, Warwick the Kingmaker.
  • The Battle of Tewkesbury in 1471 resulted in the death of the Lancastrian heir, Edward of Westminster.
  • The Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485 marked the end of the Wars of the Roses and the beginning of the Tudor dynasty.
  • The Wars of the Roses saw the deaths of many prominent nobles, including Richard, Duke of York, and Henry VI.
  • The Wars of the Roses were characterized by shifting allegiances and betrayals among the nobility.
  • The Wars of the Roses were named after the symbols of the rival factions: the red rose of Lancaster and the white rose of York.
  • The Wars of the Roses were a series of civil wars that plunged England into chaos and uncertainty.
  • The Wars of the Roses had a significant impact on the English monarchy and society, leading to the establishment of the Tudor dynasty.
  • The Wars of the Roses saw the rise of powerful noble families, such as the Nevilles and the Percys.
  • The Wars of the Roses were fueled by a complex web of family rivalries, political ambitions, and personal grudges.
  • The Wars of the Roses were marked by periods of intense fighting followed by uneasy truces and temporary peace.
  • The Wars of the Roses led to the development of new military tactics and strategies, such as the effective use of longbows and artillery.
  • The Wars of the Roses inspired literary works such as Shakespeare's historical plays, which dramatized the key events and characters of the conflict.
  • The Wars of the Roses left a lasting legacy of distrust and division within the English nobility and society.
  • The Wars of the Roses were a turning point in English history, leading to the end of the medieval period and the beginning of the early modern era.

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