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Period: Jan 1, 1300 to Dec 31, 1500
The Hundred Years' War
The war was fought between England and France. They fought the war because Edward III wanted the French throne. -
Aug 26, 1346
Battle of Crecy
The battle of Crecy was the first of 3 battles. The English won. They showed off their powerful longbow which was a major advantage against fighting the French -
Dec 9, 1415
Battle of Agincourt
The English were victorious again thanks to the longbow -
Dec 9, 1420
French and English Peace Treaty
This treaty said that after King Charles VI dies, the thrown will go to Henry V -
Period: Dec 9, 1421 to Dec 9, 1453
Kicking the English from France
The way the French army fought was they tried to push the English out of France.They were successfully except for the port city of Calais. -
May 7, 1429
Joan of Arc
Joan, a 13 year old girl, claimed to hear voices and see visions from God. They told her to kick the English from France, and then crown Charles VI king. On May 7, she lead the French into the battle of Orleans, which they later ended up winning. -
Jul 17, 1429
Charles is crowned king
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Dec 9, 1453
The War ends
The French won and Charles VII got the crown. England and France began fighting as a country instead of just for a lord. The French monarch increased its power, while the English went through another battle known as The War of the Roses.