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Period: 1301 to 1317
Social
Many years of famine before the Black Death prepared perfect hosts for the rats to infect. Also major inflation (hurt most nobility). -
Period: 1331 to 1351
Social
Black Death/ Bubonic Plague caused unrest and caused decline in food and prices soared. -
1337
Politics
Phillip 6 declared intention to take Gascony (starts the Hundred Years' War). -
1337
Politics
Edward retaliated by asserting claim to French throne (also starts the Hundred Years' War). -
Period: 1337 to 1453
War/Politics
The Hundred Years' War. -
1346
War
An early success for the English against the French was Crécy. -
1347
Social
Black Death reached Sicily and it was seen as God's punishment. -
1356
War
Another early success for the English against the French was Poitiers. -
1377
Religion
Pope Gregory 11 returned the papacy to Rome. -
1378
Religion
Urban 6 elected in Rome. Because of his abuse, another pope was elected which caused confusion. -
1415
War
Battle of Agincourt is where it almost appeared that the English would conquer France. -
1429
Politics
Joan of Arc liberated Orleans and became a famous woman warrior who was inspired by God. -
1431
Social
Joan of Arc burned as a witch. Martyrdom inspired and reinvigorated the French. -
1431
Religion
Council of Basel is created and sought to fight heresy and reform the Church. -
1449
Religion
Council of Basel loses all power because of lack of support from Holy Roman Empire/ Kingdom of France. -
1453
Politics
English driven out of France!
