First one hunderd years war Flashcards
The 12th century was a time of what?
instability and conflict in Europe.
At the time, there was two major kingdoms in France and England. What was those kingdoms called?
The Plantagenet family and the Capet Family.
Which family ruled most of England and owned a large amount of land in France?
The Plantagenet family.
The French kings of the Capet family, _____ and, later _______, wanted to regain control of their land.
Louis VII and later Philip Augustus.
Who began fighting the English kings?
Louis VII and later Philip Augustus.
Henry II became King of England in _____CE.
1154 CE.
Who became King of England in 1154 CE?
Henry II.
When did Philp Augustus became King of France?
1180 CE.
Who became King of France at 1180 CE?
Philip Augustus.
Who fought back Henry II?
Philip Augustus.
Who is Henry II son?
Richard (the Lionheart).
Why did Richard help against his father?
Philip Augustus persuaded Richard to helping him fight his father.
How did power and land cause the Hundred Years’ War? Were
there other reasons?
Both England and France wanted control of regions like Aquitaine. Each side wanted to show their strength and be the top power in Europe. English kings claimed the French throne. Control of trade and wealth.
When did the first Hundred years war begin?
1159 CE.
Who fought in the Hundred Years’ War?
England and France.
