The Tudor Dynasty

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What is the symbol/emblem of the Tudor Dynasty?

The bicolor rose (red and white)

What were some major events during the Tudor Dynasty?

Religious reformation, literary renaissance, conflict with Scotland, France, and Spain, conquest and colonization in Ireland and America

Who was the first monarch of the Tudor Dynasty?

Henry VII

What battle marked the end of the War of Roses and the beginning of the Tudor Dynasty?

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What two houses were involved in the War of Roses?

<p>Lancaster (red) and York (white) houses</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Tudor Rose

The Tudor Dynasty's symbol, representing the union of the Houses of Lancaster (red) and York (white) after the War of the Roses.

Who started the Tudor Dynasty?

Henry VII, the first Tudor monarch, claimed the throne after defeating Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field.

The Tudor Dynasty

A period of significant change and upheaval in English history, marked by religious reform, a flourishing of literature and art, and conflicts with neighboring countries.

Battle of Bosworth

This battle, fought on August 22, 1485, marked the end of the War of the Roses and saw the victory of Henry Tudor, who became Henry VII.

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Houses of Lancaster and York

The Lancaster and York houses, represented by the red rose and white rose respectively, fought for the English throne in the War of the Roses.

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The Tudor Dynasty

The Tudor Dynasty's symbol is the bicolor rose, which represents the union of the Lancaster (red) and York (white) houses.

Origins of the Tudor Dynasty

The Tudor Dynasty began with Henry VII, who ended the 30-year conflict known as the War of Roses (1455-1485).
The War of Roses was a battle between the Lancaster and York houses, resulting in the deaths of half of the English nobility.
The final battle of the War of Roses was the Battle of Bosworth on August 22, 1485, in Leicestershire.
The marriage of Henry VII (Lancaster) and Elizabeth of York led to the creation of the House of Tudor, symbolized by the mixed red and white rose.

The Tudor Period (1485-1603)

This period was marked by a religious reformation.
The literary renaissance of this period introduced the sonnet form and saw the golden age of theater.
The Tudors experienced conflicts with Scotland, France, and Spain.
The Tudors also undertook conquest and colonization in Ireland and America.