New Heresies
John Wycliffe, Oxford Professor
Began translating the Bible into English
Claimed the bible, not the Church, was the truth
Jan Hus
Czech students took Wycliffe’s ideas to Bohemia (Czech Republic)
Jan Hus, began his own reforms Hussites
Burned at the stake
France / England Rivalry
Power struggleEnglish ChannelHeir to the throne?TradeEconomiesNational Pride
100 Years’ War
English
Many early victoriesLongbowWidely thought
England would dominate the war
Joan of Arc
142917 year old peasant
womanTold the King of
France that God sent her to save France Desperation…Charles
VII authorized her to lead an army
Joan of Arc
Inspired victoriesSlew of victories over
a years timeTaken captive by the
EnglishTried for witchcraftBurned at the stake
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wo2FeI4_6lA
Results
InspirationFrance went on the offensiveNew weapon Cannon
Impact of 100 Years’ Wars
NationalismEnglish ruler turned
to Parliament Power swung to
Parliament $$$$$$England loses all
lands in FranceEnd of castles
Longbow and CannonLarge armies needed