Edward VI Position after taking the throne


	Edward VI Position after taking the throne
	Strengths Is now the King He looked like a king People were fed up of the unrest under Henry Showed his wealth but not too much People thought that he was chosen by God He was a strong military leader who motivated his troops Clear victory at Towton Support of the City of London Strong support base from the Nevilles and his Brothers Had a legitimate claim to the throne	Weaknesses He was a Usurper Inexperienced Financial issues created by Henry VI Still a lot of unrest No heir Not married Only 18 in 1461 Too reliant on Warwick
	Opportunities Warwick's support to strengthen his position Marriage for alliance which he didn't get as he married Elizabeth Woodville He wasn't he dad so there was no issue with trust Had the chance to undo Henry VI's failures Lancastrian nobility reduced after Towton Policy of conciliation Fresh start after 10+ years of conflict Appear a better king than Henry	Threats Henry VI still alive Lacks control in distant parts of the country like the North and Wales Uneasy peace with France Margaret of Anjou wants power for her son and husband Henry's heir is still alive and Edward has no heir No alliance with Scotland Blood feuds Demanding task of running the country

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