Which of the following explains why the English monarchy had difficulty establishing itself?
A) Henry VI was killed in battle.
B) English territory was strongly held by Scandinavians.
C) The War of the Roses led to factional rivalry for the throne.
D) English public life was oblivious to political problems.
E) The Scottish throne broke away from the English by marriage with a French princess.
Ans: C
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