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Richard III's rise to power
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A-level History - Medieval (Wars of the roses) Mind Map on Richard III's rise to power, created by jakecampling on 28/04/2014.
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Richard III's rise to power
Surprise
Richard's past loyalty
Fought at Tewksbury and went in to exile with Ed
Nobody was ready to react
His innaction in may
He stressed his loyalty to Edward V
Events of June
Hastings was executed and others were arrested
The sons were sent to the tower
The coronation was postponed again
Rivers and Grey were executed
A petition presented Edward IV's kids as illigitimate and asked Richard to become king
No body had time to act
Uncirtianty of opponents
Richard's "claim" to the throne
further delayed to opposition
Increased support
Increased legitimacy
Memories of the minority of Henry VI
Further delayed opposition
Increased uncertainty
Made it look like Richard being king was best for the country
Confusion
Caused by the surprise
Streanth
Support from nobles
Hastings helped Richard become protector
Buckingham and Howard backed Richard to be king
Support added credibility and may have delayed action against Richard
Support from the north
Rumors of Richard's northern army arriving in London
Further delayed opposition
The weakness of opponents
Woodvilles only power was over Edward IV
Nobles failed to unite
Worried forthere lives
Worried about there position under a minority king
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