Changes In Middle Ages 1250 - 1500

Question 1

How did weaponry change and reason for this

Answer 1

By the end of the period most foot soldiers were archers 
Reason : technological advancements of the longbow
Edward 3rd 1363 implemented Sunday bow training ( government )
Bowmen were usually middle class who saw this as an opportunity to make money (ais)

Question 2

How did the composition change + reason

Answer 2

Cavalry begins to decline and there is an increase in archers.
Reasons : archers could aim their bows at horses making them fall over and crushing soldiers
Heavier armour was introduced but was too heavy to wear so knights became dismounted
Technological advancements of the long bow

Question 3

How did the recruitment and training change + reason

Answer 3

Civilians became more experienced with longbows - because of 1363 edward 3rd training on Sunday
Recruitment moved away from feudal/general summons - king wanted a reliable way of recruiting soldiers and how many would fight
Increase pay for archers - to make archers more motivated to fight and be more disciplined

Question 4

How did the experience of civilians change + reason

Answer 4

More exposure to training - Sunday longbows training
Increased taxation - to pay for soldiers salary and fund wars in France
Victims of plunder