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Edward IV Claim to the Throne - Coggle Diagram
Edward IV Claim to the Throne
Problems
At the parliament of Devils, the Yorkist claim to the throne was specifically rejected by parliament
Had agenda to destroy Yorkist cause
Not representative of nobility
Heavily Lancastrian
There was no parliament in London at the time to recognise Edward’s assumption of power; in reality a small faction of nobles and merchants had proclaimed him King
Fixable – could call parliament
Placed by God
The Act of Accord stated that Henry VI would be king for the rest of his natural life. Henry was still alive
Not legal
Claim was strong by Yorkists but Henry is alive
Why was Edward IV able to win a decisive victory at Towton?
High quality leadership
Popularity for funding an army (Pro Yorkist London)
Quick thinking & strategy
Issued a proclamation offering pardon is they submitted to Edward
Warwick
Is Edward Secure?
Henry's Legacy
Fix law & order
Be a much better King
Not to be seen as usurper
Justify actions
Lancastrian support in the North East
Close to Scotland (Henry & Margaret)
Get Rid of Henry
Reconcile with Lancastrians
Target strengths