Chapter 14 Section 4 A Century of Turmoil *During the 1300’s, Europe was torn apart by religious strife (Great Schism), the bubonic plague, and the Hundred Years War.
Four Horseman of the Apocalypse Pestilence Famine War Death
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Pestilence: Bubonic Plague Strikes 1340- Mongols, merchants and other travelers carried diseases along trade routes 1346-The Plague reached the Black Sea ports of Caffa and Tana 1347-Italian merchants fled plague infected Black Sea Ports 1348-The plague becomes an epidemic in most of western Europe. ****The interaction of people spread the plague*****
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*The bubonic plague was considered a PANDEMIC because it was a disease that spread to areas that were on separate continents.
Black Death Symptoms Trembling Chills Fever Sneezing Swollen Glands Bubos
*Effects of the Plague Reduced Population Farms Abandoned Serfs wanted higher wages Manor system crumbled Church lost prestige “Dooms Day” - Pessimism
Bubonic Plague or The Black Death Group most responsible for the spread of the Bubonic Plague to Europe was traders
Four Horseman of the Apocalypse Pestilence Famine War Death
The Hundred Years War 1337-1453 When the last French king died without an heir England’s Edward III claimed the throne ( Phillip IV’s grandson) This started the Hundred Years War
The Hundred Years War Battle of Crecy Battle of Poitiers Battle of Agincourt
100 Years War Where? France When? 1337-1453 Effect of Wars? *Development of Nations (created National identities For France & England) Who fought? France vs. England Why did fight? Throne of France 100 Years War How they fought? Longbows and Block Formation Where? France When? 1337-1453
Battle of Crecy Battle of Crecy *English longbow men were the most effective “The “Age of Knights” ended with the development of a weapon that was first used at the Battle of Crecy, Poitiers, and Agincourt”
Battle of Poitiers French were overconfident. Lost Battle French King John and son/heir Philip captured and held for ransom
Battle of Agincourt Battle of Agincourt English archers vs. French archers French would cut off the fingers of the English archers
*Nation States Develop *One significant result of the Hundred Years War between England and France was the rise of Nation-States
Joan of Arc French peasant girl First vision at age of 13 Heard voices of Saints
Joan of Arc *Battle of Orleans May 7, 1429 *Military commander who led the French military into battle and defeated the English
1430 taken in battle, sold to the English Joan of Arc 1430 taken in battle, sold to the English
Joan of Arc Condemned as a witch and heretic. Burned at the stake on May 30, 1431
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*Long Term Effects of the Middle Ages on Western Europe *Power of the Roman Catholic Church changes *Transition from agriculture to commercial revolutions *Political divisions in Europe that will lead to numerous small countries.
Quick Review The bubonic plague is a disease that spread to areas on separate continents. The global spread of this disease is an example of a? In 1429, which military commander led the French military into battle defeated the English at the Battle of Orleans? The “Age of Knights” ended with the development of which weapon that was first used at the Battle of Crecy, Poitiers and Agincourt? How did the bubonic plague spread? One significant result of the 100 Year’s war between England and France was the rise of? What were the long term effects of the Middle Ages on Western Europe?