91. Q. By whom was Richard dethroned? A. By his uncle Henry of Lancaster, or Henry IV.
92. Q. What line ended with the dethronement of Richard II.? A. The Plantagenet line.
93. Q. What House began to reign with the accession of Henry IV.? A. The House of Lancaster.
94. Q. How long did the House of Lancaster continue to hold the throne, and what sovereigns reigned during the time? A. It continued sixty-two years, embracing the reigns of the three Henries, IV., V. and VI.
95. Q. During the reigns of Henry IV. and Henry V. the members of what religious sect were persecuted with great vindictiveness? A. The Lollards, several being burned at the stake.
96. Q. What prominent supporter of the Lollards was made a victim of this persecution? A. Sir John Oldcastle, called Lord Cobham.
97. Q. What invasion did Henry V. renew? A. The invasion of France.
98. Q. What noted battle was fought in France during this invasion? A. The battle of Agincourt.
99. Q. What was the result of this battle? A. The complete defeat of the French.
100. Q. What were the important features of the treaty of Troyes that followed? A. The French king acknowledged Henry as heir in succession to the French crown, and gave him his daughter in marriage.