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Causes and Results of the Wars of the Roses (Results--Henry Tudor…
Causes and Results of the Wars of the Roses
Causes
Short Term
Weaknesses of Henry VI (also see challenges to Henry VI in another Coggle)
Mental instability
No heir--succession crisis
Failures of Hundred Years War
Margaret of Anjou
Seizure by Edward IV
Long Term
Succession of Henry VI
Growth of wealth and power of nobility
Bastard Feudalism
Results--Henry Tudor
Replaced royal officials with middle class
Wealthier bourgeoisie limit nobles
Did not alienate all Yorkists
Right man for the right job?
Passed laws to limit nobles
Military improvements
Results (Society)
Physical damage minimal/ low casualties
Wealth and influence of towns increased--middle classes
Results (Political and International)
Society accepted a strong central government
English influence in France limited to Calais