The Black Death
What event made the arrival of the plague more severe?
A famine
What was one cause of the Hundred Years' War?
There were questions about the legitimate heir to the English throne.
Who was Joan of Arc?
A military leader
How did the Black Death change society?
Trade suffered, wars were temporarily abandoned, laborers died
Where did the plague begin according to the map?
Asia
What was one effect of weapon technology on the Hundred Years' War?
The English were able to defeat a much larger French force at Agincourt.
What was Henry V known for?
What was the role of the church during the war?
They helped the war effort by encouraging everyone to be patriotic and show their love for England.
Why did plague doctors dress in this way?
They believed the disease was carried by bad smells.
What does the image of Joan of Arc reveal?
She was an important military leader.
What role did the French king play in the war?
He was the primary target of the English, who claimed the right to the French throne, leading to battles where the French king fought to defend his kingdom against English invasions, ultimately aiming to prevent the English king from taking over France.
How did the war affect trade?
The Hundred Years' War caused a slump in trade that, in turn, brought economic difficulty for many.
How did the Black Death affect feudalism?
Serfs who survived the plague demanded payment for their work.
How did Henry V shape the culture of the Middle Ages?
He encouraged the use of English in official documents and literature.
How did nobles influence the war?
They provided the majority of the fighting forces and swayed the course of the war through alliances and personal loyalties.
What new ideas emerged from the conflict?
New military tactics and technologies, including the increased use of gunpowder weaponry.
What were two effects of the Black Death?
Decrease in population and a labor shortage resulting in increased wages.
What were the effects of the Hundred Years' War?
It left the French king in control of almost all of France and resulted in increased nationalism in France and England.
Who were the Genoways?
Italian crossbowmen hired by the French King Philip VI to fight in the Battle of Crécy.
How did English and French identities change?
The Hundred Years' War significantly shaped both English and French identities by fostering a stronger sense of national pride and unity.