Battle of Bosworth: The decisive conflict in 1485 that ended the Wars of the Roses and led to Henry Tudor becoming King Henry VII.

Lancastrians: The faction in the Wars of the Roses supporting the Lancastrian cause, opposed to the Yorkists.

Yorkists: The faction supporting the House of York during the Wars of the Roses.

Royal Claim: The perceived legitimate right to become king, often based on family lineage.

Legitimacy: The accepted right to rule, based on lawful descent or tradition.

Usurpation: The act of taking power unlawfully or by force.

Tudor Dynasty: The royal family established by Henry VII after his victory.

Consolidation of Power: The process of strengthening one’s control over a country after gaining the throne.

Legitimacy: The right to rule based on lawful inheritance. Henry VII claimed legitimacy through his descent from the Lancastrian line.

Usurpation: When someone takes power unlawfully. Richard III usurped the throne from his nephews.

Consolidation of Power: After winning, Henry VII worked to strengthen his position through marriage, control of nobles, and establishing stability.

Dynasty: A line of rulers from the same family. Henry VII founded the Tudor dynasty after his victory.

Victory at Bosworth: Not just a battle but a turning point that ended internal conflict and established new royal legitimacy.

Claim: A statement of right to a throne or position.

Usurpation: The wrongful seizure of power.

Dynasty: A series of rulers from the same family.

Stability: The state of being steady and unchanging, especially in government.

Legitimate: Conforming to law or accepted standards.

Rebellion: An act of armed resistance against the government or ruler.