The Hundred Years’ War: In 30 minutes

The Hundred Years’ War:In 30 minutes

The Hundred Years’ War

Dates—(1337-1453)OK, lets call it the 116 Years War.

So, what were the causes?


1) French Royal Succession and 2) Triangular Trade


French Royal SuccessionA French cousin was chosen over an

English nephew.


The three Capetian kingsLouis X

Philip IV and Charles IV

Had no male heirs.Charles the IV dies in 1328 his nearest relative

is his nephew King Edward III of England (slighted).


King Edward II = Isabella

Edward IIIHowever, Philip of Valois was chosen as king. He was the first cousin of the

previous King Philip IV.


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The Hundred Years’ WarTriangular Trade--Flanders

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No, Not Ned Flanders!

The Hundred Years’ WarHeidi Ho Neighbor! Sorry, couldn’t resist

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The Hundred Years’ WarTriangular Trade—Flanders

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England

France FlandersCloth

Win

eFleece

The Hundred Years’ WarFlanders

FranceTries to gain control of this area, English

merchants arrested.

BritainCut off from the export of wool (fleece).

The Hundred Years’ WarCapture of Joan of Arc Dillens Adolphe Alexandre

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The Hundred Years’ WarJoan of Arc

A peasant girl

The Burgundians were allies of the English. They captured her in 1430 and sold her to

them. She was put on trial for witchcraft and heresy. She was burned at the stake in Rouen

in 1431.

The Hundred Years’ WarResults of the Hundred Years’ War

TechnologyLong bow, pike and gun

BritainGeographically more consolidated. They

become a maritime power.France

Successful in riding the mainland of British influence

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