End of Feudalism
Hundred Year's War
One of the countries in which political change occurred was France. In 1328, two men claimed the old France king's throne. One was French and lately he became king; the other was the king of England. A few years later, English king invaded France. The English armies did well, winning most the battles. After nearly 100s of fighting, however, a teenage peasant girl, Joan of Arc, rallied the French troops. Although the English eventually captured and killed Joan, it was too late. The French drove the English from their country in 1453.
Result of the war
The Hundred Years' War changed the governments of both England and France. In England, Parliament's power grew because the king needed Parliament's approval to raise money to pay for the costly war. As Parliament gained more influence, the king lost power. In France, the king's power grew. During the war, the king had become popular with his nobles. Fighting the English had created a bond between them. As a result, the nobles supported the king after the war as well.
Result of the war
The Hundred Years' War changed the governments of both England and France. In England, Parliament's power grew because the king needed Parliament's approval to raise money to pay for the costly war. As Parliament gained more influence, the king lost power. In France, the king's power grew. During the war, the king had become popular with his nobles. Fighting the English had created a bond between them. As a result, the nobles supported the king after the war as well.
