1. England and France Develop
Chapter 14 Section 3

2. England Absorbs Waves of Invaders
Early Invasions:
Viking invaders kept England and France from becoming established civilizations
The Norman Conquest
William the Conqueror took the throne after it had been left vacant
He would move the Normans in to conquer England.

3. England’s Evolving Government
Henry the II, took over the throne after William.
He created a common law
Unified body of law
Created juries and courts to hear cases.
After Henry died several successors took the throne, John Softsword.
Harsh ruler, squeezed money out of his subjects, constantly raised taxes.
His noblemen revolted and forced him to sign the Magna Carta.
They also created a democratic government called a parliament.
House of Commons and House and Lords

4. Question
On Page 395 read and answer the questions under the “Analyzing Primary Sources” section

5. The Hundreds Years’ War and the Plague
Chapter 14 Section 4

6. A Church Divided
The Great Schism (or divide) happened when the people decided to elect multiple Popes.
John Wycliffe preached that the Pope was not the head of the church, Jesus Christ was the head of the church.
Further weakening the Pope’s role.
Wycliffe believed:
Clergy should not own land or have wealth
The Bible is the final authority on life not the Pope.

7. The Bubonic Plague Origins of the Plague Effects of the Plague
Began in Asia, and traveled along trade routes to other areas.
Boats would help spread the black death to Europe.
The Plague reached all corners of the continent in 4 years, killing 25 million people.
Effects of the Plague
Town populations fell
Trade declined and prices rose.
Serfs left manors
Revolts started
Jews were blamed for the plague
People left religion because prayer didn’t stop the disease.

8. The Hundred Years’ War
The Hundred Years’ War was fought from (Page 402)
Why did it start?
What was it between?
What change in style was brought into the war?

9. Joan of Arc
Believed she was called from God to rescue France from the English control.
At the age of 13 she heard voices, and had visions from saints.
Joan led the French army to capture Fort Orleans.
She returned the crown to Charles VII
She was captured in battle and turned over to the church for trial.
Charles did nothing.
She was considered a witch, and a heretic
She was burned at the stake May 1431

10. Impact of the War
A Sense of nationalism emerged in England and France.
Kings were seen as national leaders
The power of the French monarch increased.
England faced internal struggle, War of Roses, fighting over the throne.
The age of faith disappeared