New Heresies John Wycliffe, Oxford Professor Began translating the Bible into English Claimed the bible, not the Church, was the truth
Jan Hus Czech students took Wycliffe’s ideas to Bohemia (Czech Republic) Jan Hus, began his own reforms Hussites Burned at the stake
France / England Rivalry Power struggle English Channel Heir to the throne? Trade Economies National Pride
100 Years’ War
English Many early victories Longbow Widely thought England would dominate the war
Joan of Arc year old peasant woman Told the King of France that God sent her to save France Desperation…Charles VII authorized her to lead an army
Joan of Arc Inspired victories Slew of victories over a years time Taken captive by the English Tried for witchcraft Burned at the stake
Results Inspiration France went on the offensive New weapon Cannon
Impact of 100 Years’ Wars Nationalism English ruler turned to Parliament Power swung to Parliament $$$$$$ England loses all lands in France End of castles Longbow and Cannon Large armies needed