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A Time of Crisis

A Time of Crisis . Black Death Upheaval in the Church 100 Years War. Black Death. 1 in 3 people die from Black Death in 1348 Disease spreads from grain that was carried on a ship from the Black Sea to Sicily Spread by rats Terror and Confusion Use magic and witchcraft to stop the disease

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A Time of Crisis

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  1. A Time of Crisis Black Death Upheaval in the Church 100 Years War

  2. Black Death • 1 in 3 people die from Black Death in 1348 • Disease spreads from grain that was carried on a ship from the Black Sea to Sicily • Spread by rats • Terror and Confusion • Use magic and witchcraft to stop the disease • Lived a life of wild parties • Thought punishment from God – Self punishment • Christians blame Jews for poisoning wells

  3. Decline of Normal Life • Normal Life Declines • People flee cities • People remain inside

  4. Economy • Production declines because there are no workers • Remaining workers want more money • Higher wages means inflation – Charge more for product • Peasants revolt in England, France and Germany • Death and Social unrest

  5. Upheaval in Church • Why did God spare some and kill others? • Lack of strong leadership in Church • Papacy moved to France – Lavish lifestyle • 1378 Reformers elected own Pope in Rome • At times two and three Popes claimed power • 1417 – Pope Martin V in Rome

  6. Reformers • John Wycliffe • Bible was the source of Christian truth – Not the church • Jan Hus • Tried for preaching heresies and burned at stake

  7. The Hundred Years War • England vs. France • 1337-1453 • Battle over land in France • Edward III of England claimed French crown in 1337

  8. Rivalry • English Channel • Control of Trade • National Pride

  9. England wins Early • Longbow – allows for easy victories • Three arrows to France’s one with the crossbow • Pierce heavy armor • French response – Cannons

  10. France Responds • Joan of Arc • 17-year old peasant • Sent by God to save France • Authorized to lead army • Led French to several victories • Captured by English – Tried for witchcraft and burned at the stake • Martyr

  11. Impact • France • Growing national feeling • Kings expand power • England • Kings go to Parliament for funds • Parliament gains control of England

  12. Impacts of Society • Longbow and Cannon replace castles and armored knights • Monarchs need armies not vassals

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