The Bubonic Plague and the Hundred Years’ War
The Bubonic Plague Also called the Black Death Started in Asia Traveled along trade routes; infected people throughout Asia, the Middle East and Europe Entered Europe in Italy Symptoms: swellings near the armpits, purplish/blackish spots http://www.history.com/videos/the-black-death-begins#the-black-death-begins
Effects of the Plague Killed almost 25 million people in Europe Decreased town populations Serfs left manors searching for better wages destruction of feudalism Decreased trade/ increased prices of goods Jews blamed for bringing the Plague to Europe People lost faith in the Church
Correct me if I’m wrong… 1453-1337=116, not 100…
Hundred Years’ War (1337-1453) France v. England Causes: History of English Kings serving as vassals to France Last French (Capetian) king died Edward III of England claimed right to the French throne Hundred Years’ War Joan of Arc: heard voices telling her to drive the English out of France led the French into battle and led them into victory The fate of Joan of Arc: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTJDIJeoGCM&feature=related Joan was captured by English allies burned at the stake
Effects of the Hundred Years’ War Dealt with the Plague and War at the same time French eventually drove out the English Power of the French king increased England experienced a period of turmoil and power struggle (called the War of the Roses) Development of nationalism: having pride in one’s country viewed King as a national leader fighting for the country Marks the end of Middle Ages