What was a series of dynastic wars between the Lancasters and Yorks, two branches of the house of Plantagenet line, which was epitomized by their differing symbols of red and white roses? The first official battle in this conflict was at St. Albans?
Explanation
Answer: D - The War of the Roses was a dynastic battle between two branches of the Plantagenet line, which spanned from 1455 - 1485. In the end, it was a distant Lancastrian member, Henry Tudor, who returned to stabilize the government. He defeated the last York king, Richard III. After the defeat of the Yorks, the Tudors stayed in power for 117 years.
