Warwick Notes- Was Warwick's regime doomed to failure?

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How successful was Warwick's invasion/ second coup into England?
Astonishingly successful- Without any fighting, Henry VI was re-placed on his throne and Edward IV exiled
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However what did the Crowland chronicle note about how this was already a problem?
While the victory as rapid, complete and bloodless, it also left Edward's supporters undefeated
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Ho was Warwick's cause viewed by the public?
It was popular- He was seen to stand for popular principles and the remedy of popular grievances,
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What did the chroniclist Basin state about Edward and Warwick's popularity?
'Edward could not tell with certainty whom he must guard against' and 'judged it most opportune to take flight'
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In terms of Noblemen, were there many at the turn of Warwick's regime?
Generaly there wasn't a large turnout of Nobleman, and consisted of the primarily known supporters of Warwick and Clarence
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Due to this, what was the supreme achievement in Warwick's life, though unintended?
Though unintentended, Warwick was a kingmaker, a remarkable destinction
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POLITICS
POLITICS
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What happened to Edward's nobility as they didn't fight?
They submitted and most were imprisoned
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What is the first thing Warwick set about to do?
He organised the Government
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How did he begin to reward his loyal Yorkists and new Lancastrians?
There was a genuine sharing of offices. Edward's key officers of state were replaced by Warwick's trusted supporters:
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What did his brother, George NEville, gain the title of?
Chancellor
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What did Clarence gain the title of?
Lieutenancy of Ireland
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What titles were Warwick given?
Offices of Admiral and Great Chamberlain of England,
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Give some examples of titles gives to Lancastrians?
Keeper of the privy seal went to Margaret's former chancellor and the household was dominated by two long standing Lancastrians
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However, what was the problem with these titles in terms of numbers?
There were a limited number of titles for alot of men who needed reconciling from both Yorks and Lancasters
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Did Hentry rule England? Di Wareick have a role?
Though Henry was to reign, others were to rule- AS the King's lieutenant, Warwick dominated the political scene,
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When could this dominance in politics end?
With the return of Margaret and her son
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Is there any evidence for ho well Margaret and Warwick worked together?
N0-Margaret arrived on the day the wars occured between Edward and Warwick- Working together was never tested
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AS early as when was a new parliament summoned to Westminister?
15th October
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What were the sessions like and when?
Short sessions in a short time- 26th November-December 1470 and January/February 1471
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What can we assume was Parliaments main task?
To confirm the change of King and setle the succession; to proscribe who will join Edward in exile; reverse sentences against Lancastrians
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Why do we have to assume this?
AS the parliament roll was destroyed by Edward IV on his eturn,
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How did Clarence feel about this new regime?
He realised there was scant likelihood he would enjoy greater prominence at Henry VI's coiurt than his brothers
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What did the Chronicle of what state about Clarence's place in succession in this new regime?
-Chronicler of Warkworth, -Clarence was recognised as heir in reversion should Prince Edward die
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However, what titles did he lose which made this succession not worth it?
He lost the Duchy of York, lands of the Duchy of Lancaster as well as Tutbury
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What position did Warwick try for? Who instead for this position in March 1471?
-He failed to win a lasting protectorate, -Prince Edward himself was appointed
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Although why do some historians say it may have been intended?
Intended as a ploy to appease Lancastrians and show the new regime was more than their own faction
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Generally did the Re-adeption rely on many people?
It relied on very few individuals and Warwick at time appeared a one-man band- He dominated Parliament,
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FOREIGN POLICY
FOREIGN POLICY
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What position was Warwick for him to plan to fetch Queen Margaret and her son in person and when?
-Admiral, -December and late February
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What did he put in place to collect Queen Margaret?
He issued protections and safe conducts, -Having regained possession of those ships sezied by King Edward, he used this army of ships to fetch the Queen
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What was Warwick also in charge of involving the sea? How was Warwick's fleet maintained?
Warwick was in charge of piracy and trade
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How did Warwick's piracy back-fire on him based on Edward?
This was how Edward escaped- Hanseatic LEague ships moved Edward to safety, with compensation being owed to them from Warwick's pirating ways,
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Who was he to command an army against?
Burgundy
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What treaty provided a truce between The ENglish and the French when Louis helped MArgaret return to England? What did it agree?
-Treaty of Angers, -Provided a 30 year Anglo-French truce and a formal alliance
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How did this alliance advance in November?
A treaty was concluded with Prince Edward committing himself to war with Charles until Burgundy was conquered,
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When was the first action made by England and what was it?
-February 1470, -Warwick sent orders to Calais to start fighting on the agreed strategy. At first it was small scale, confined to localities
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However, far from distracting attention from domestic problems, what problems did it cause?
It led to financial strain whch the government's couldn't sustain
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How many men did Commyne say was moved to Calais in April?
4000
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Despite this, what did Louis of France do?
Louis agreed a truce with Burgundy
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To what extent was the war a success for Warwick and why?
It was a major failure- For Charles as it gave him a reason to help exiled Edward and against public support
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Where did Henry go once he was exileD?
He sailed for the coast of Holland, where he was greeted by the Burgundian Ambassador there
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What was Charles the Bold of Burgundy's public response to Henry's revivial to the throne?
He extended his friendship to Lancaster, publicly stating Edward would gain no aid,
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What was Charles th Bolds private response and actions?
Charles provided his brother in law with £20,000 and had 3 ships fitted for him at Vere
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When did Edward return to Engand?
March 1471
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