100 YEAR WAR FACTS
Was the 100 Years War greater than or less than 100 years.
Greater than
what made the plague more severe?
The famines
What were some of the benefits of the French army?
They had bigger numbers
What happened to the population during the plague?
It decreased
a large bow pulled back by hand to shoot a long feathered arrow
longbow
What was Joan of Arc's background?
She was a peasant girl nd daughter of a poor farmer.
What was one theory of how the disease was spread?
it was spread through bad smells.
What were the benefits of the English Army?
Superior tactics, advanced weapons, better organization.
Did people get richer or poorer during the plague?
They got richer because more people were learning to read during these times and town were getting smaller.
for one person
per capita
Who led the French army to overall battle in the 100 Years War?
Joan of Arc
About how much of the population died due to the plague?
1/3 - 2/3 of the population
What invention allowed for the printing of books to be quicker which in turned allowed for books to be cheaper?
The printing press
Did methods of sanitation increase or decrease during the plague?
It increased because people wanted to decrease the number of rats.
to keep clean and free of disease
sanitation
Why did the English win one of the battles during the 100 Year War?
Their superior tactics and use of the longbow; they had more organization and better weapons.
Why did plague doctors wear beaked masks?
They believed the disease was spread by bad smells so they filled the masks with aromatics and herbs.
Why did the widespread use of English spread during the 100 Year War?
King Henry V wrote officials documents in English.
How was the plague actually spread
Through rats who were infested with fleas.
in accordance with the law or established standards
legitimate
Who won the 100 year war
The French
Where did the plague start?
Asia
What were 2 effects of the Hundred Years' War on Europe?
The French victory left King Charles VII in all control of France.
There was a strong sense of nationalism in both England and France
Why did feudalism decline during the plague?
The serfs who survived the plague and worked for the lords began to ask for payment.
A person injured or killed due to war or disease