1. The Bubonic Plague and the Hundred Years’ War

2. The Bubonic Plague Also called the Black Death Started in Asia
Traveled along trade routes; infected people throughout Asia, the Middle East and Europe
Entered Europe in Italy
Symptoms: swellings near the armpits, purplish/blackish spots

6. Effects of the Plague Killed almost 25 million people in Europe
Decreased town populations
Serfs left manors searching for better wages destruction of feudalism
Decreased trade/ increased prices of goods
Jews blamed for bringing the Plague to Europe
People lost faith in the Church

7. Correct me if I’m wrong… 1453-1337=116, not 100…

8. Hundred Years’ War (1337-1453) France v. England Causes:
History of English Kings serving as vassals to France
Last French (Capetian) king died Edward III of England claimed right to the French throne Hundred Years’ War
Joan of Arc: heard voices telling her to drive the English out of France led the French into battle and led them into victory
The fate of Joan of Arc:
Joan was captured by English allies burned at the stake

10. Effects of the Hundred Years’ War
Dealt with the Plague and War at the same time
French eventually drove out the English
Power of the French king increased
England experienced a period of turmoil and power struggle (called the War of the Roses)
Development of nationalism: having pride in one’s country  viewed King as a national leader fighting for the country
Marks the end of Middle Ages