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What main motive would Richard III have for murdering the Princes?

Preventing the crown from falling under Woodville influence

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What main motive would Henry Tudor have for murdering the Princes?

Strengthen his claim to the throne

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Who did Richard III marry?

Anne Neville

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Who was Richard III's brother?

Edward IV

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What event showed Richard that murder achieves results?

Murder of Henry VI by Edward IV

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For what reason did Richard III believe absolute power is necessary for monarchs?

To minimise threats of treachery as King

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Name one noble that was imprisoned and eventually murdered very soon after Edward IV's death for supporting the Woodvilles?

Sir Richard Grey

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What title was given to Richard III during Edward V's minority reign?

Protector

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Richard allied with who during the bid to the throne?

Duke of Buckingham

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How did Richard show the Prince's to be illegitimate?

The marriage between Edward IV and Elizabeth was invaild

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What is the title of the act of parliament passed that declared Richard as the King of England?

Titulus Regius

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Who was Richard III in relation to the two Princes?

Uncle

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Who were the Princes in the Tower?

Edward V and Richard of York

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In what month did Richard III become King?

June

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Who admitted to murdering the Prince's on Richard III's behalf?

James Tyrell

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Richard III reigned from...

1483 - 1485

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