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What caused political conflict between Henry IV and Henry V?

  • Religious differences

  • Military strategy

  • Disagreements on law

  • Father-son disagreements

Answer

Political conflict between Henry IV and Henry V stemmed from a combination of factors, primarily their divergent approaches to governance and succession issues. Henry IV's emphasis on royal authority and his attempts to consolidate power clashed with Henry V's desire for a more conciliatory and inclusive style of rule.
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