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Who fought?
The House of Lancaster vs. the House of York fought a civil
war in England.
WHY DID THEY FIGHT?
For the English throne.
WHY THE NAME?
Lancaster's badge had a red rose in it and York's a white rose.
Who WON, WHO LOST THE
WAR OF THE ROSES?
Lancaster won. Henry Tudor became king as Henry VII.
THE BATTLES OF THE WARs OF THE ROSES
Battle of Barnet
April 14, 1471 - Edward IV (York) defeats Henry VI
(Lancaster)
Battle
of Tewkesbury
May 4, 1471 - Edward IV wins again |
