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New Heresies John Wycliffe, Oxford Professor Began translating the Bible into English Claimed the bible, not the Church, was the truth
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Jan Hus Czech students took Wycliffe’s ideas to Bohemia (Czech Republic) Jan Hus, began his own reforms Hussites Burned at the stake
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France / England Rivalry Power struggle English Channel Heir to the throne? Trade Economies National Pride
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100 Years’ War
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English Many early victories Longbow Widely thought England would dominate the war
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Joan of Arc 1429 17 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
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Joan of Arc Inspired victories Slew of victories over a years time Taken captive by the English Tried for witchcraft Burned at the stake
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wo2FeI4_6lA
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Results Inspiration France went on the offensive New weapon Cannon
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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
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