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The Decline of the Middle Ages
A. Wars - The Crusades and 100 Year War 100 Year War: France v. England ( ) Strengthened the power of the king – nations grow Chivalry is dead: Crossbow and Gunpowder For more, see p. 356 emyoku.wordpress.com
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Wars undermined the social structure of the Middle Ages.
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The Decline of the Middle Ages
B. Plague - The Black Death Caused the death of half of the population. Economic problems: trade stops and workers die Peasants start paying rent = the end of serfdom
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The effects of trade with Asia led to an economic decline at the end of the Middle Ages.
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The Decline of the Middle Ages
C. The Great Schism Remember: The Church was incredibly CENTRAL to the Middle Ages Pope Clement V moves to Avignon, France 2 Popes: Italian pope elected - French people leave and elect their own pope Growing dissatisfaction with the Church
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The Church’s growth in power led to a decline in support for the Church.
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