Britain- Migration, Empires and the People c790-Present Day: The Birth of British Identity

Question 1

In ____, King ______ ___ of England claimed the _____ throne and declared war on _____” to protect his economy and ______.

Answer 1

1. 1337
2. Edward
3. III
4. French
5. France
6. power

Question 2

What was an economic factor that helped cause Hundreds Years War?

Answer 2

Edward risked losing taxes as the French threatened to take over Gascony (where wine was made, sold and taxed).
As well as Flanders, where British wool was turned into cloth.

Question 3

What was a political factor that helped cause Hundreds Years War?

Answer 3

Edward believed his claim to the throne was better than the current french king.
. The French also offered to help the Scots (who Edward was in conflict with)

Question 4

What was a social factor that helped cause Hundreds Years War?

Answer 4

. People of Britain would lose businesses, like the trade of wool, and would have to pay higher taxes.

Question 5

When was the 1st stage of the Hundreds Years War?

Answer 5

1337- 1360

Question 6

Describe stage 1 of the Hundreds Years War:

Answer 6

. Edward III won important battles at Crecy in 1346 and Poiters in 1356
. He gained control of Gascony, Calais and territories

Question 7

When was the 2nd stage of the Hundreds Years War?

Answer 7

1370

Question 8

Describe stage 2 of the Hundreds Years War:

Answer 8

The French won back some of the land they had lost.

Question 9

When was the 3rd stage of the Hundreds Years War?

Answer 9

1413- 1453

Question 10

. Henry V became England’s king and led the English into the key Battle of _________ in ____
. After the Battle of Agincourt, Henry V went on to conquer _______/ tighten his grip on France
. Once Henry V’s died, his son took over and the French got most of of their ____ back
. The French were inspired by Joan of ______ leadership to take back control of their country

Answer 10

1. Agincourt
2. 1415
3. Normady
4. land
5. Arch’s

Question 11

Finish the sentence: Once the English and French positioned themselves for battle, Henry immediately…

Answer 11

moved his troops forward and ordered his archers to open fire.

Question 12

What were 3 large contributers that slowed down the French?

Answer 12

A combination of thick mud, heavy armour, and wooden spikes set up by the English.

Question 13

How were the French eventually defeated?

Answer 13

The English continued their attack from above and slaughtered the French.

Question 14

What were the short term effects of the Hundreds Years War?

Answer 14

. Some areas of France were devastated with destroyed buildings, crops and animals.
. Soldiers and civilians on both sides were killed.

Question 15

A national _______ emerged in France as it became ______ under one _____.

Answer 15

1. identity
2. unified
3. King

Question 16

Name a territory that England lost.

Answer 16

Normandy

Question 17

How did some English people get rich?

Answer 17

Stealing riches from towns and villages.

Question 18

How did the Hundreds Years War influence army tactics and equipment?

Answer 18

. The foot soldier became a key element in the army
. Gunpowder, canons and handguns were used more in battle

Question 19

In France a new and improved system for ________ was started.

Answer 19

Taxation

Question 20

What feeling had increased in both France and England?

Answer 20

Nationalist

Question 21

What was a long term effect in England after the Hundreds Years War?

Answer 21

England looked to conquer lands outside Europe and went on to develop an empire in land further afield.

Question 22

The English _______ developed with a move away from ________ influences.

Answer 22

1. identity
2. European