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Difficulty: MediumThe Wars of the Roses

The 15th-century civil wars in England, which reached a decisive conclusion at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, effectively marked the end of the Middle Ages. Which two rival houses were the primary combatants in this struggle for the English throne?

  1. The House of Lancaster (red rose) and the House of York (white rose)Answer
  2. B
    The House of Lancaster (white rose) and the House of York (red rose)
  3. C
    The House of Tudor (red rose) and the House of Stuart (white rose)
  4. D
    The House of York (red rose) and the House of Neville (white rose)

Answer

The House of Lancaster (red rose) and the House of York (white rose)
The Wars of the Roses (1455–1485) were fought between the House of Lancaster, symbolized by a red rose, and the House of York, symbolized by a white rose. The conflict ended at the Battle of Bosworth Field when Henry Tudor (Lancaster) defeated Richard III (York) to become Henry VII, the first Tudor king.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical conflict
The Wars of the Roses
The stem describes the civil wars ending in 1485 at Bosworth Field.
2
Recall the competing noble houses
House of Lancaster and House of York
These were the two branches of the Plantagenet dynasty fighting for the crown.
3
Verify the symbols for each house
Lancaster = Red Rose; York = White Rose
These symbols give the conflict its name.

Key Concept

The identity and symbols of the combatants in the Wars of the Roses
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