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What were the Wars of the Roses?
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?
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?
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?
Which conflict was not a related conflict to the War of the Austrian Succession?
Which country did not back Maria Theresa, collectively known as the Pragmatic Allies?
Which country did not back Maria Theresa, collectively known as the Pragmatic Allies?
Which country was not drawn in as a participant in the War of the Austrian Succession?
Which country was not drawn in as a participant in the War of the Austrian Succession?
What was the primary reason for the War of the Austrian Succession?
What was the primary reason for the War of the Austrian Succession?
Who were the Pragmatic Allies in the War of the Austrian Succession?
Who were the Pragmatic Allies in the War of the Austrian Succession?
Which country did Prussia occupy during the War of the Austrian Succession?
Which country did Prussia occupy during the War of the Austrian Succession?
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