New Monarchies Flashcards
Contextualization of New Monarchies
100 Years war
who gets the French crown. England v France, conflicts and fights, leave them both economically behind others.
Contextualization of New Monarchies
Weaken Nobles
If the English and French king want to win the 100 year, they need centralized power = trained, loyal people. Take power away from nobles because they’re scattered and wealthy, to make them less inclined to be loyal to a king.
Contextualization of New Monarchies
Trade Increasing
Merchants rise up, building wealth. Merchants start to supersede the nobles, and royals start to side with them because they earn them a more economic opportunity
Contextualization of New Monarchies