What were the Wars of the Roses?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. A struggle for the crown between the houses of Lancaster and York
- Step 1: The Wars of the Roses, from 1455 to 1487, were fought between Lancaster (red rose) and York (white rose). Step 2. They ended with Henry Tudor. Answer: A struggle for the crown between the houses of Lancaster and York. Why not the others: The other options are not what they were.
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