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Wars of the Roses begin Word Scramble

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The Wars of the Roses, which began in 1455, was a series of civil wars in England that lasted for over 30 years. During this tumultuous time, noble houses fought for control of the throne, leading to political instability and bloodshed.

  • The Lancasters and the Yorks were the two main factions involved in the conflict.
  • The battles were marked by shifting loyalties and betrayals among the nobility.
  • Key figures such as King Henry VI and Richard III played significant roles in the outcome of the wars.

Game Details: a word scramble game where you unscramble key vocabulary terms. There is no time limit, but you have a limited number of moves. Use spells to get extra moves!

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House of Lancaster
The House of Lancaster was one of the two rival branches of the Plantagenet dynasty, fighting against the House of York in the Wars of the Roses.
House of York
The House of York was the other rival branch of the Plantagenet dynasty, fighting against the House of Lancaster in the Wars of the Roses.
Battle of St. Albans
The Battle of St. Albans in 1455 was the first major battle of the Wars of the Roses, resulting in a victory for the House of York.
Richard III
Richard III was a key figure in the Wars of the Roses, ultimately becoming king of England after defeating the Lancastrian forces at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485.
Edward IV
Edward IV was the first Yorkist king of England, leading the House of York to numerous victories in the Wars of the Roses.
Margaret of Anjou
Margaret of Anjou was the queen consort of King Henry VI and a prominent figure in the Lancastrian faction during the Wars of the Roses.
Battles of Wakefield
The Battles of Wakefield in 1460 were a series of conflicts between the forces of the House of York and the Lancastrians, resulting in a decisive victory for the Lancastrians.
Edward, Prince of Wales
Edward, Prince of Wales was the son of King Henry VI and Margaret of Anjou, and a key figure in the Lancastrian faction during the Wars of the Roses.
Warwick the Kingmaker
Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick, also known as Warwick the Kingmaker, was a powerful nobleman who played a significant role in the Wars of the Roses, switching allegiances between the Yorkists and Lancastrians.

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