War

The Causes, Details, Outcome, and Legacy of the Hundred Years' War

By lauxeli
  • Jan 1, 1337

    France

    France
    One of the two countries fighting was France.
  • Jan 1, 1337

    England

    England
    The other country involved in The Hundred Years' War was England.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1337 to Dec 31, 1453

    Fighting for Power

    The French and the English were fighing over who would take the throne in France. When Capetian king died without a successor, grandson of Philip IV, Edward III claimed his right to the French throne.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1337 to Dec 31, 1453

    Changes from the War for England and France

    1. Nationalism started to come about. People looked at the king a as a national leader, not just as a social figure.
    2. The French monarch's power increased.
    3. England went into the War of the Roses, which two houses of royals fought for the thrown.
    4. The Hundred Years' War was said to end the time period of Middle Ages.
    5. The AGe of Chivalry died.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1337 to Dec 31, 1453

    The Hundred Years' War

  • Aug 26, 1346

    Battle of Crecy

    Battle of Crecy
    The English had come up with a new war weapon called the longbow. This weapon could pierce through armor, and the bowmen could fire arrows at rapid speeds. In this battle the English army was three times smaller than the French army. Yet, with the new longbow the English were able to defeat the French.
  • Jan 1, 1415

    Battle of Agincourt

    Battle of Agincourt
    This was another battle that the English won by using their longbow. Due to this new technology, chivalric warfare was dropping in populuarity.
  • Jan 1, 1420

    Treaty

    Treaty
    A treaty was signed between the English and the French stating that Henry V would become king after King Charles VI died.
  • Jan 1, 1429

    Joan of Arc

    Joan of Arc
    A teenage French peasant girl claimed that she had visions from saints telling her to drive out the English from France and make Charles VII the king.
  • May 7, 1429

    Joan led the French into Battle

    Joan led the French into Battle
    Joan let the French to battle the English in a fort city near Orleans. It was a tough battle, but eventually the French retreated. A little while later Joan and the French charged back at the English and they were victorious.
  • Jul 17, 1429

    Charles VII is Crowned King

    Charles VII is Crowned King
    After the French won, Joan got Charles to go to Reims with her. There he was corwned king of France.
  • Jan 1, 1430

    Burgundians Capture Joan

    Burgundians Capture Joan
    England's allies, Burgundians, captured Joan and gave her to England. They then gave her to the church who put her on trial. Even though Joan helped Charles VII become king, he never tried to rescue her.
  • May 30, 1431

    Joan of Arc is Killed

    Joan of Arc is Killed
    Joan of Arc was burned at the stake by the English.
  • Dec 1, 1431

    Henry IV is Crowned King

    Henry IV is Crowned King
    Henry IV is now king of France. He was from England.
  • Jul 17, 1453

    Battle of Castillon

    Battle of Castillon
    The English attempt to gain control of a small part of France, but the attempt fails and the English go back home.
  • Dec 31, 1453

    Resolution

    Resolution
    The Battle of Catillion was considered the last battle of The Hundred Years' War. The English could not fight any longer because they had trouble back in England to work out.