End of the Middle Ages

End of the Middle AgesGlobal I: Spiconardi

The Magna CartaThe Magna Carta (1215)Upset that Pope Innocent III excommunicated King John of England and in turn all of EnglandJohn forced to sign the Magna Carta

The Magna CartaMagna Carta Document that limits the power of the monarchy and guarantees feudal rightsEstablishes parliamentParliament representative body that governs with the king and makes lawsFirst time in European history that a kings power was limited by the people

CheckpointThe real significance of the Magna Carta was its embodiment of the principle that basic human and civil rights belonged to every citizenthe feudal system was dead in EnglandEngland would voluntarily give up its territorial claims in Francemonarchs are subject to the law and can be restrained if they violate the law

The Hundred Years War (1337 1453)War between England & France over Englands right to govern FranceIn 1337, King Philip VI of France takes back the fief of Aquitaine from King Edward III of EnglandKing Edward III in turn claimed the title of King of FranceHis grandfather was King Philip IV of France

As Duke of Aquitaine, the King of England was actually a vassal to the King of FranceThe Hundred Years War (1337 1453)

Charles VII of FranceHenry IV of EnglandThe Hundred Years War (1337 1453)

The Hundred Years War (1337 1453)Joan dArc13 year old girl who hears the voice of God through saintsBelieves she is to lead the French and restore a Frenchmen to the throne of FranceCuts hair and dresses like a man in order to join the armyLeads French to major victories over the EnglishWar turns in Frances favorPut on trial by Catholic Church after being captured by Englands alliesBurned at the stake in 1431 for witchcraft

The Hundred Years War (1337 1453)The LongbowEnds chivalric warfareKnights no longer necessaryArrows were deadly from within 100 yardsCould hit targets from as far as 200 yards

The Hundred Years War (1337 1453)ImpactFrench win war in 1453Increased nationalism in Europe Nationalism pride in ones own country or cultureFeudalism is completely collapsed in Western EuropeMercenaries hired as opposed to lordsPeasant revoltsDemand more rightsAngry over increased taxes to fund warMARKS THE END OF THE MIDDLE AGES

AssessmentWe have discussed over the last three classes how feudal structure began to fade in Western Europe. Write a paragraph identifying three factors that contributed to the collapse of feudalism in Western Europe.