Chapter 9 and 10 Notes
Francesca Rael Mr. Dufloth AP Euro 8/22/12 AP European History Summer Notes The Hundred Years' War and the Rise of National Sentiment > Began May 1337 ended October 1453. > English King Edward III credited for starting it by asserting claim to French throne. > Wasn?t only over throne and leadership > Both countries were large powers and were expanding - they wanted more land What were the main causes of the Hundred Years War between France and England? The English king tried to claim the French throne. England and France were too close in proximity to each other, causing confrontation at ports and creating a long history of prejudice. The two countries often quarreled over Flanders Why was it clear that France would lose?