Module 10 100's year war Flashcards
How did the Hundred Years’ War begin?
The war began when King Edward III of England claimed the French throne after the French king died without a son and heir.
Who were the main participants in the Hundred Years’ War?
England and France.
What was the Battle of Sluys?
A naval battle in 1340 where the English fleet destroyed the French fleet, allowing England to control the English Channel.
What was a key strategy used by Edward III in the early years of the war?
Conducting small and fast-moving raids known as chevauchées into France.
What significant weapon did the English utilize effectively at the Battle of Crecy?
The longbow.
What was the outcome of the Battle of Crecy in 1346?
The English established military supremacy over the French and captured Calais.
What event marked the end of the temporary truce after the Battle of Crecy?
Edward the Black Prince launched a chevauchée into central France in 1356.
Who was captured at the Battle of Poitiers in 1356?
The French king.
What was the impact of the Black Death on the Hundred Years’ War?
It caused exhaustion and broke both sides financially, leading to temporary truces.
Who was the French General that turned the tide of the war in favor of France in the middle years?
Bertrand du Guesclin.
What significant battle did Henry V lead in 1415?
The Battle of Agincourt.
What was the size of Henry V’s army at the Battle of Agincourt?
6,000 men.
What was the result of the Battle of Agincourt?
The English won against overwhelming odds, killing almost 6,000 French.
Who was Joan of Arc?
A French peasant girl who claimed to have visions and led French forces to victory at the Battle of Orleans.
What happened to Joan of Arc after her capture?
She was burned at the stake as a heretic.
What marked the end of the Hundred Years’ War?
The French victory at the Battle of Castillon in 1453.
What was the historical significance of the Hundred Years’ War for England and France?
Established separation between England and France and contributed to the decline of feudalism.
The Hundred Years’ War normalized which two key aspects of centralized power?
- Regular taxation
- Standing armies
In what year did the Hundred Years’ War officially end?
1453.
Fill in the blank: The Hundred Years’ War began when the king of ______ died with no heir to the throne.
France.
True or False: The English maintained a strong military presence in France throughout the Hundred Years’ War.
False.
