Hundred years war

The Cause

Jan 1, 1336

One cause of the Hundred Years War was that Edwaed III from England declared that he had a superior claim to the throne because his mother was Philip the Fair's daughter. http://www.medieval-life-and-times.info/medieval-history/hundred-years-war.htm

The Cause

Jan 1, 1336

Another cause of the Hundred Years War was because the French monarchy tried to force new taxes in towns of northern Europe because those areas were wealthy due to trade and cloth-making. The problem was that the French relied on English wool and the people of the town didn't like the idea of French taxation. http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/history/hundred-years-war-causes.html

Battle of Crecy

Aug 26, 1346

This battle was fought in the village of Crecy in northern France and the French side was defeated even though they had a numerous advantage. The French knights and crossbowmen were easy to spot for the English longbowmen. Edward III of Englad was able to put a military blockabe to Calais and force the city defenders to forfiet one year later after the victory in Crecy. http://historylists.org/events/list-of-5-most-significant-battles-of-the-hundred-years-war.html

Technology: LongBow

Aug 26, 1346

Longbow were used by the English to defend their position and was also more powerful than a bolt from a French crossbow. http://www.slideshare.net/e007534/the-hundred-years-war

Battle of Poitiers

Sep 19, 1356

Edward the Black Prince, son of Edward III of England, triumphed against the French army near Poitiers, which is today is the capital of France. Also the French king John II was taken captive during the battle and taken to England. John II was free in 1360 after he sweared to pay a huge payment. http://historylists.org/events/list-of-5-most-significant-battles-of-the-hundred-years-war.html

Battle of Agincourt

Oct 25, 1415

In this battle the English won against the French and the English were led by King Henry V. It was also the last battle that the English one against the French. http://historylists.org/events/list-of-5-most-significant-battles-of-the-hundred-years-war.html

Lifting of the Siege of Orleans

May 8, 1429

Joan of Arc was a 17-year old French peasant girl who argued that religious enlightenment lifted the Siege of Orleans which was significant because the victory of the French caused a turning point in the Hundred Years War. Also Charles VII traveled to Rheims to be crowned the King of France and it strengthen the confidence of the French Soldiers. http://historylists.org/events/list-of-5-most-significant-battles-of-the-hundred-years-war.html

Battle of Castillon

Jul 17, 1453

The French side won this battle and marked the end of the Hundred Years War even though a peace treaty was never signed between both the French and the English. This was also the first battle in Europe which cannons were used crucially. http://historylists.org/events/list-of-5-most-significant-battles-of-the-hundred-years-war.html

Technology: Cannon

Jul 17, 1453

First used in Europe during the Hundred Years War. They are really heavy, long, and tubular-like weaponary that was very deadly. http://www.slideshare.net/e007534/the-hundred-years-war

The Effect

Jan 1, 1454

Farmlands was waste. The population diminished in the because of the wars, shortness of food, and the Blach Death. Marauder torment the countryside which resulted in population loss too. Civil wars and local wars enlarged the demolition and the social society to fall apart. http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/history/hundred-years-war-results-war.html http://europeanhistory.about.com/od/thehundredyearswar/a/hywaftermath.htm