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The Hundred Years War. Standard 2.6 E.Q. What is the impact of the Hundred Years War? . Hundred Year War. England and France battled each other on French soil for just over a century. The Hundred’s Years War brought a change in the style of warfare in Europe.
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The Hundred Years War Standard 2.6 E.Q. What is the impact of the Hundred Years War?
Hundred Year War • England and France battled each other on French soil for just over a century. • The Hundred’s Years War brought a change in the style of warfare in Europe. • At this time some combats were still operating under medieval ideals of chivalry.
Longbow Changes Warfare England army, including longbow men, was outnumbered by a French army three times its size. In 1415 A.D. Henry V led the English forces in their defeat of the French at Agincourt. English bowmen let fly thousands of arrows at the oncoming French, making the French panic.
Joan of Arc • In 1420, the French and English signed at treaty stating that Henry V would inherit the French crown upon the death of the French king Charles VI. • 1429, felt moved by God to rescue France from its English conquerors. • 13, began to have visions and hear what she believed were voices of the saints. • Urged her to drive the English from France.
Joan of Arc • ON May 7, 1429, Led the French army into battle at a fort city near Orleans. • After the victory, Joan persuaded Charles to Reims. • After his victory. Turned her over to the English. • English government gave her to the church for trail. • Charles owed his crown to Joan, did nothing to rescue her. • Joan was burned at the stake on May 30th, 1431.
Impact of the Hundred Years War • The English suffered a period of internal turmoil known as the War of the Roses, in which two noble houses fought for the throne. • Henry the VII would end it when he rose to power and the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485 A.D. • He would be the first Tudors to rule England. • William Langland: Revealed the hard life of England peasants.
