1. Hundred Years War

2. Causes:
Charles IV, King of France, died without an heir (someone to take over as the king).
Edward III, King of England, claimed to be the rightful heir. (He was the son of Queen Isabella, previous Queen of France, who was Charles IV’s sister.)
France declared Phillip VI King of France.
England and France had been fighting for years over land (fiefs).

3. Major Battles
Battle of Crecy - August 26, 1346: English Victory, started by King Edward III of England
Battle of Poitiers – September 19, 1356: English Victory, led by Edward the Black Prince (King Edward’s son)
Battle of Agincourt – October 35, 1415: English Victory, Led by King Charles V – restarting the War
Seige of Orleans – May 8, 1429: French Victory, Turning Point of the War, Led by Joan of Arc
Battle of Castillon – July 17, 1453: French Victory, Ended the Hundred Year War

4. Advantages English Advantages French Advantages More Money Longbows
More Soldiers
Cannons

5. Effects England France Lost tons of money Lost control of French
Land was destroyed
Lost tons of money
Lost many soliders
Gained independence and freedom

6. Joan of Arc
Hero?
Crazy?
Add quotes from “Positive Comments” that would prove Joan to be a hero.
Add quotes from “Negative Comments” that would prove Joan to be crazy.