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1.
Hundred Years' War (1337-1453)
An Intermittent Struggle between England & France
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Claudio.Ar
2.
Why did it happen?
The question of succession to the French throne
Charles IV of France had died without a male heir
His successor was Philip VI, his cousin
However, Edward III of England claimed legitimate succession
Based on his mother Isabella's relation to Charles IV (siblings)
Photo by
WanderingtheWorld (www.LostManProject.com)
3.
The consequences of which were...
Edward III revived his claim
"King of France and the French Royal Arms"
Invaded France along with his son, the "Black Prince"
Managed to capture John II, Philip VI's successor
A young Charles V was forced to sign the Treaty of Brittany
Photo by
Faugel
4.
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Charles V grew up to be a great ruler
Won back the greater part of Aquitaine
When he died, his son became Charles VI
Charles VI was subject to bouts of insanity
Caused his uncles to quarrel over who should help him rule
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Stuck in Customs
5.
Armagnacs and Burgundians
Rival factions at war
Caused Henry V to seize his chance
Won back territory from France
When he died, he left an infant Henry VI
Charles VI also died, leaving Charles VII
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SNAKY34
6.
Joan of Arc comes to the fore
English were defeated at Orleans
She was eventually captured by the Burgundians
Sold to the British
Tried and executed for heresy
Photo by
John-Morgan
7.
Towards the end...
Philip the Good (a Burgundian) switched sides
Previously he had been allied with the British
Charles VII took advantage of the Wars of the Roses
Conquered Aquitaine
English were left with only Calais
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barryskeates
8.
Wars of the Roses
The Sordid Wars between the Yorks and the Lancasters
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Abraxas3d
9.
What was it? How did it end?
Between 2 families with rival claims to the throne
The Yorks (white rose) and the Lancasters (red rose)
Killed off almost all the direct claimants to the throne
Brought the Plantagenet line to an ignominious end
Both sides claimed the throne through descent from Edward III
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nicocrisafulli
10.
Why did they disagree in the first place?
Henry IV (Lancaster) was king after the deposed Richard II
Even though his cousin Clarence (York) had a better claim
Because Henry's father, John of Gaunt was regent
Very influential
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Tobyotter
11.
What triggered the wars?
Henry VI was weak and indecisive
The Earl of Warwick spurred the York side to reassert their claims
They made an official agreement of succession
Margaret of Anjou (Henry's queen) abrogated the agreement
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Marketing Specific, Inc
12.
War in three phases
First phase: longest and bloodiest, York victory
Second phase: rebellion within York family
Opportunity for Lancasters to regain power
Third phase: after death of Edward IV
Between Richard III and Henry Tudor
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lone snapper
13.
Phase I: Defeat and exile of Lancasters (1453-1464)
Early victories went to the York side
Battle of Wakefield - Duke of York killed
Spurred Yorks on to greater efforts, they eventually won
Edward IV was crowned King of England
Royal family of Henry VI exiled
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Bob from Caledon
14.
Phase II: Warwick's rebellion (1471)
Warwick got disillusioned with Edward
Various reasons
Allied himself with George, Duke of Clarence
To depose Edward
Place Clarence on throne
Photo by
Vasnic64
15.
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Battle of Edgecote
Edward IV was defeated and captured
Richard III helped his brother
Most of the nobles stayed loyal
Clarence & Warwick were declared traitors and driven out
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lilli2de
16.
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Warwick approached Margaret
Offered to help her and the Lancasters
Edward IV had been getting unpopular
He fled
Henry VI was briefly restored
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-RejiK
17.
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Edward IV raised an army in Burgundy
Lancasters defeated, Warwick killed
Battle of Tewkesbury - Prince Henry killed
Margaret captured
Henry VI forced to abdicate
Photo by
Thomas Favre-Bulle
18.
Phase III: Richard III vs Henry Tudor (1485)
Edward IV died 15 years after the Battle of Barnet
His eldest son (Edward V) was too young
Richard III was appointed Lord Protector
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Cillian Storm
19.
Princes in the Tower
Richard captured the Princes
Put them in the Tower of London
For "safekeeping"
Accused them of being illegitimate
They were never seen alive again
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m_sabal
20.
Supporters and detractors
Richard was supported by those who disliked the Queen's family
They wanted a strong, capable and proven leader
He was disliked by those who felt he had usurped the throne
And murdered his nephews
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Derek K. Miller
21.
The rise of Henry Tudor
A distant cousin on the Lancaster side
Claim was dubious - no greater than other cousins
Counted on Richard's enemies to assist him
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Elias Rovielo
22.
Battle of Bosworth
Richard's final battle
Several of his generals deserted
Some held back from battle
Richard slain
Henry Tudor victorious
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garryknight
23.
End of the Plantagenets
Henry was crowned Henry VII
Married Elizabeth of York to reconcile with Yorks
This assured York family
Of continued influence in government
Beginning of the Tudor dynasty
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ccmerino
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