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    the longest conflicts in the history of warfare, the Hundred Years’ War was a time that defined history for both England and France. The war lasted from 1337 until 1453 passing over one hundred years and reaching a total of one hundred and sixteen years. It began in May 1337 when King Philip VI of France tried to confiscate English territories located in Southwestern France and it then ended in July 1453 when the French finally expelled the English from the continent. In the one hundred and sixteen

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    and did it really last 100 years? II The 100 Years War was an on and off war between France and England from 1337 to 1453 over who was the rightful heir to the French throne, among other disputes. Small disputes had been going on for years but the fight really escalated when King Charles IV of France died without a male heir. He did have a sister Isabella the mother of Edward III. Therefore, Edward believed that because of this, he should be king of France. The French however, decided that a

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    the longest conflicts in the history of warfare, the Hundred Years’ War was a time that defined history for both England and France. The war lasted from 1337 until 1453 passing over one hundred years and reached a total of one hundred and sixteen years. It began in May 1337 when King Philip VI of France tried to confiscate English territories located in Southwestern France and it then ended in July 1453 when the French finally expelled the English from the continent. In the one hundred and sixteen

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    Hundred Years War was fought between the armies of England and France beginning in 1337 CE, and eventually leading to a French victory in 1453. The war had a number of consequences, from England losing the vast majority of its territories in mainland Europe to significantly advancing European military technology. The origins of the conflict were in a dispute between the English and the French over the French throne. After Charles IV of France died in 1328, leaving no male heir behind, he passed the throne

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    a very good French King. He was known for being the first French king of the Valois dynasty. His reign saw the beginning of the Hundred Years ' War and the arrival of the Black Death. Body In May of 1328, Philip of Valois became King Philip VI of France. In August of that year, the count of Flanders appealed to Philip for help in putting down a revolt. The king responded by sending his knights to slaughter thousands at the Battle of Cassel. Not long after that, Robert of Artois, who had helped Philip

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    King Lear Act 1 Scene What impact did Act 1 Scene 1 of King Lear have on you? The first scene of the first act of King Lear had a genuinely dramatic affect upon me. This first glimpse into the world of Lear and his subordinates sets the premise for the whole play, unravelling within the first few pages, themes which I believe will become increasingly evident. The scene opens with the introduction of three characters – Kent, Gloucester and Edmund. Of these three characters the only one who

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    and had 11 children, 4 died upon birth. Both Charles VI and his wife Joan the Lame died when the Black Death hit Europe. John I of Castile. He was King of Castile from 1379 to 1390 and during this time was the 1383 – 1385 Crisis. He was the last Spanish Monarch to have a coronation. During the 1383 - 1385 Crisis, John invaded Portugal. In 1385 Castile was defeated and John and his wife Beatrice were dethroned as King and Queen of Portugal. He died in 1390 when he fell of his horse. His death was

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    there were 3.5 million deaths. The Hundred Years’ War was between France and England from 1337 to 1453 over the succession to the French throne. When Charles IV of France died without sons in 1328, his closest male relative was King Edward III of England. Isabella of France claimed the French throne for her son, but the French rejected it. Philip of Valois, first cousin of Charles IV, succeeded the throne as King Philip VI of France. For about nine years the English had accepted the Valois succession

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    as the king of England from 1189-1199. King Richard I, also known as “The Lion Heart” was a glorious warrior and military leader, known to be extremely ambitious, that led England through many significant military accomplishments. His father, Henry II didn’t believe that Richard would be a successful ruler of England, but in his short reign of only nine years, he was able to make an enormous accomplishment for England. His greatest accomplishment was the Third Crusade, and over a reign of only about

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    north along major trade routes II. Popular Remedies A. People believed that the plague was caused by corruption in the atmosphere 1. Some people blamed poisonous fumes from earthquakes B. Remedies 1. Many people wore “aromatic” amulets 2. lifestyle changes a. moderate and temperate living b. fleeing from the plague or staying in seclusion 3. religious fanatics a. flagellants b. Jews as scapegoats III. Social/Economic Consequences A. Farms decline 1. Supply and demand:

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