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Which agreement recognized Richard of York as Henry VI's successor?
Act of Accord
Treaty of Troyes
Treaty of London
Act of Supremacy
Answer
The Act of Accord, an agreement reached in October 1460, acknowledged Richard of York as the heir to King Henry VI. This recognition came after a period of political instability and conflict known as the Wars of the Roses. The Act of Accord aimed to resolve the succession dispute and bring an end to the fighting.
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