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Connect 2: Why was the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower disastrous for Richard III? Pair Share – think of a minimum of 3 reasons. Connect. Learning Outcomes. Content – you will learn about the beginning of the reign of Richard III and the key events of the Buckingham rebellion.
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Connect 2: Why was the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower disastrous for Richard III? Pair Share – think of a minimum of 3 reasons Connect
Learning Outcomes • Content – you will learn about the beginning of the reign of Richard III and the key events of the Buckingham rebellion. • Process – discuss and complete a graphic organiser on the Buckingham Rebellion and use this to produce an answer to exam style questions.
The Reign of Richard III Lee pages 24-25 • Began by arranging his coronation, appointing chief officers, rewarding royal servants. • 6th July 1483 – Lavish coronation at Westminster Abbey • Went on progress (tour) mid July – successful as agreed treaty of friendship with Isabella of Castile – unsuccessful as was unable to create an agreement with France. • Mass celebrations in York
The Reign of Richard III • Richard called back to London early • London had been under the control of the counsel • Counsel involved in ‘oyer & terminer’ – (hear and finish trials) – New case = a man started fires all over London which was a possible attempt to free the princes. • Henry Tudor – rumours begin that he is a possible heir – King of France offers safe custody to Henry Tudor • Richard responds by taking lands on the 13th August from John Welles – ½ brother of Lady Margaret Beaufort (Henry’s mother – who later fled to join Henry in exile).
Pair Share • How successful was the beginning of the reign of Richard III?
The Buckingham Rebellion • Read The Buckingham Rebellion in Lee pages 25-28 • Complete a graphic organiser on the Causes, Events, Consequences • extra reading: read ‘The Buckingham Rebellion’ by Kenneth Hillier – highlight causes, events and consequences. Do as home learning if not completed
Summary reasons why Buckingham was involved • Perhaps gained a conscience over the disappearance of the two princes – or used public opinion in his favour. • He may have been dissatisfied with the rewards and positions given to him – wanted Earldom of Hereford – letters patent but never issued. • Friendship with John Morton – Archbishop of Canterbury who was against Richard • Wanted throne for himself • Wanted to lead a rebellion on behalf of Henry Tudor – believed he was a ‘Kingmaker’
Explain why the Duke of Buckingham rebelled against Richard III in 1483. (12 marks ) • Analyse the mark scheme for the question from June 2010. • You now have 15 minutes to create an answer to this question.
Review Review • Analyse the mark scheme for the question from June 2010. • Peer Assessment: swap answers • Compare the answer to the mark scheme – what level would you award them and why? - what do they need to do to improve their answer?
Home Learning: Key Questions • Explain why the Buckingham rebellion occurred in 1483. • Explain why the Buckingham rebellion was a success even though it failed. • Create 2 plans on how you would answer these questions