The Birth Of Brithish Identity 1337-1453

Question 1

What happened during 1337 to 1346

Answer 1

England begin fighting for the French throne. King Edward the third believed he had a better claim to the throne than the French king. King Edward was at war with Scotland and the French promised to help them. France was threatening to take over Gascony

Question 2

What happened during 1346 to 1356

Answer 2

Edward wins the battle of Crecy

Question 3

What happened during 1356 to 1415

Answer 3

Edward wins the battle in Poitiers and captures Calais which remains in England’s hands for 200 years. he also captures the French king and ransom and gives up on the French throne. The French king wins back some land thanks to turmoil in both kingdoms

Question 4

What happened during 1415 to 1453

Answer 4

Unexpectedly Henry the fourth wins the battle of Agincourt faced against 30000 French to his 11000. In 1422 Henry dies and his armies are pushed back by Joan of Arc and the French king. At the end of the war England is left with only Calais