History final - The 100 year war Flashcards
What was the primary cause
King Charles the fourth Died with no male heirs to the thrown so his nephew Edward the third wanted the thrown but the French government didn’t want an English king
What role did Edward the third play in the 100 years war
he claimed he was the rightful claim to the French thrown, and then caused the war
Contribution of the black prince
he lead to have victories in the battle of Crecy and the battle of Poitiers, and he also helped the English people get very ahead in the war
What was the role of naval warfare during that time
the control of the English channel was crutial for maintainning supply lines
Contribution of Joan of Arc
she brought hope back into the French people, and led the siege of Orleans
What was the impact of the treaty of Arras
it reconciled the warring in factions of burgandy and the french crown , and isolated English driving them in a powerful ally in burgandy
what were some very good weapands
the long bow and the cannons and catapolts
what was a long bow
it revolutionized military tactics, made from yew wood, 200 yard accuracy, trained from a young age, helped the English defeat armored knights
what did the war lead to
the end of fuedalism
what was the treaty of Picquigny
signed August 29, 1475, called for a 7 year truce, arranged mairage or Edwards daughter but the mariage never happened
who was one of the greatest commands of the English forces at the age of 16
The black prince
