The Wars of the Roses
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What were the Wars of the Roses?

  • A series of wars fought between England and France in the 14th century
  • A series of wars fought between Scotland and England in the 16th century
  • A series of religious wars fought in England in the 15th century
  • A series of civil wars fought over control of the English throne in the mid- to late fifteenth century (correct)

    • Which two cadet branches of the royal House of Plantagenet were involved in the Wars of the Roses?

  • Plantagenet and York
  • Tudor and York
  • Lancaster and Tudor
  • Lancaster and York (correct)

    • What was the outcome of the Wars of the Roses?

  • The House of Lancaster emerged victorious and took control of the English throne
  • The Houses of Lancaster and York were united, creating a new royal dynasty (correct)
  • The Wars of the Roses resulted in the extinction of the male lines of both houses
  • The House of York emerged victorious and took control of the English throne

    • Which conflict was not a related conflict to the War of the Austrian Succession?

    <p>Second Carnatic War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country did not back Maria Theresa, collectively known as the Pragmatic Allies?

    <p>France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country was not drawn in as a participant in the War of the Austrian Succession?

    <p>Denmark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the War of the Austrian Succession?

    <p>The right of Maria Theresa to succeed her father as ruler of the Habsburg monarchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the Pragmatic Allies in the War of the Austrian Succession?

    <p>Britain, the Dutch Republic, and Hanover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country did Prussia occupy during the War of the Austrian Succession?

    <p>Silesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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