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The Hundred Years War

The Hundred Years War. England vs. France. What was the Hundred Years’ War?. England went to war with France due to conflicts with the throne. The last Capetian king died without a successor. Edward III of England believed the throne should be his <--- this started the war. .

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The Hundred Years War

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  1. The Hundred Years War England vs. France

  2. What was the Hundred Years’ War? • England went to war with France due to conflicts with the throne. • The last Capetian king died without a successor. • Edward III of England believed the throne should be his <--- this started the war.

  3. When was it? • The war continued on and off from 1337 to 1453. Victories passed back and forth between the two nations.

  4. Who won? • France eventually drove the English out in 1453 except for the city of Calais.

  5. Effects of the War • Change in the style of warfare in Europe • English introduced the longbow • Europe went from fighting with knights on horseback and chivalry to longbows more hands on fighting. • Battle of Crecy-First battle for the English using the longbow • More than 1/3 french died in battle

  6. Effects of the War • Feelings of Nationalism emerged in England and France • King is national leader • You fight for your king and country, not your feudal lord. • Power and prestige of french monarch increased

  7. Effects of the War • English suffered internal turmoil • Two nobles fought for the throne

  8. Was the Hundred years war the end of the Middle Ages?...

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