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The Significance of the Battle of Bosworth

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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This worksheet explores the factors that contributed to Henry VII's victory at the Battle of Bosworth and assesses their relative importance.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Henry VII
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Bosworth
#Identify and categorize different factors influencing Henry VII's victory at Bosworth
#Compare the significance of political, social, economic, and religious factors
#Justify judgments about which factors were most important

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The Significance of the Battle of Bosworth

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Bosworth

Source A: A contemporary account of the Battle of Bosworth

'Henry Tudor's army gained the upper hand through strategic planning and the support of influential nobles. The battlefield was chaotic, but victory was achieved after intense fighting.' Provenance: Written by a medieval chronicler in 1485.

1.
Categorize the factors that contributed to Henry VII's victory at Bosworth into Political, Social, Economic, and Religious groups. List at least one factor for each category.
[4 marks]
2.
Outline why the support of nobles was important for Henry VII's success at Bosworth.
[3 marks]
B

Analyzing Factors

Source B: A modern historian's view

'Henry's victory was mainly due to his political alliances and strategic planning, rather than luck or social factors.' Provenance: Written by a history scholar in 2020.

1.
Compare the importance of political factors versus social factors in Henry's victory at Bosworth.
[6 marks]
2.
Explain how economic resources might have affected the outcome of the battle.
[3 marks]
C

Ranking and Justification

Using your knowledge, rank the following factors in order of importance in Henry VII's victory at Bosworth: Political support, Social loyalty, Economic resources, Religious influence. Justify your ranking with evidence.

1.
Which factor do you believe was MOST significant? Explain your reasoning.
[6 marks]
D

Summary and Reflection

Summarize which factors you think were most decisive in Henry VII's victory at Bosworth and explain why.

1.
Write a paragraph explaining the most important factors and justify your choice with evidence.
[8 marks]

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1/1/2026
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