Monday, December 15, 2008

The Wars of the Roses-Research

Use the links I have provided to research the conflict that is central to many of Shakespeare's histories. This should provide sufficient background knowledge and notes leading into Richard III. You should complete the following while you are researching:


How/why did the conflict begin?
How long did it last?
Why is it the war of the roses?
How was it resolved?
What are the famous battles? Including Richard III?
What are the myths about Richard III?
How many victories did each house have?
How many of Shakespeare's histories cover this period?
Take the quiz on site 6.

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