THE RISE OF NATIONS: FRANCE & ENGLAND

1. THE RISE OF NATIONS: FRANCE & ENGLAND

2. Summary • Hundred Years War • England & France established their identities • Fought occasionally between 1337 & 1453 • Began as a feudal war – developed two powerful & united countries • Social Change • Growing cities • Limits on Kings power • New Military weapons • Gender roles were more closely defined

3. The Hundred Years’ War1337 – 1453 • England and France(What was it) fought over English claims to the French land and throne • 116 years of infrequent warfare • England won every important battle • Except the last one

4. The Hundred Years’ War • Causes 1. Power struggle between Nobles and Kings 2. Economic competition over the rich wool-producing towns 3. The war presented many opportunities for honor, advancement, and wealth for nobles

5. France & England during The 100 Years War

6. The Hundred Years’ War • Importance 1. Nationalism grows: Both countries hated the other country 2. Military: The longbow and cannon were used for the first time 3. France won the war: French king became more powerful, English King lost power

7. The Hundred Years’ War • Consequences 1. Economies: businesses where the battles were fought were devastated 2. Unification: England and France were more united as countries 3. Growth of cities 4. French Kings power was made stronger, English king was limited by the Magna Carta

8. JOAN OF ARC Joan of Arc French peasant girl, 16 years old, Cut her hair, Wore men’s clothes, Claimed to hear directly from God, Tried and executed by the English for witchcraft and heresy Importance: Her leadership inspired the soldiers of France, she is now considered a Saint in France

9. The Magna Carta The Magna Carta • England, limitations on royal power by restricting judicial powers of the king and granted trial by jury Parliament became more powerful