KB2: Medieval England

• What impact did the Norman Conquest have on relations between England and France?

  They became closer
• Give two territories in France that were ruled by Henry 2:

  • Normandy
  • Aquitaine
• Briefly explain why the Angevin Empire was beneficial to England:

  England grew rich through trade with France and the rest of Europe.
• Which Anglo-Norman lord went to Ireland in 1169?

  Richard de Clare
• What was the name of the treaty between Henry 2 and the High King of Ireland?

  Treaty of Windsor
• What were the consequences of the Angevin invasion of Ireland?

  • Norman control
  • Cultural assimilation
  • The establishment of the Lordship of Ireland
• Why was there tension between Henry 2 and the King of France?

  Henry 2 owned a lot of land in France
• Why did the King of France (Phillip 2) invade Normandy during the reign of King John?

  John refused to acknowledge Phillip as his overlord.
• In what year did John lose Normandy?

  1204
• Give two reasons why the English barons did not wish to fight for John against Phillip:

  • Many also had lands in France
  • John implemented harsh taxes
• What document did the barons force John to sign?

  Magna Carta
• Whom did the barons invite to take the English throne from John?

  Prince Louis of France
• Which English King started the Hundred Years’ War?

  Edward III
• What were the consequences of the loss of Normandy?

  • Loss of connection with France
  • Barons lost land that they held in France
  • Loss of trade
• Explain, briefly, how the Hundred Years’ War started:

  • Phillip of France, after taking Aquitaine, wanted Edward to pay homage to him. Edward declared war in retaliation.
  • Edward saw himself as rightful King of France as was the grandson of Phillip 4th.
• Which three battles were great victories for the English longbowmen in the Hundred Years’ War? When did they happen?

  • Crecy, 1346
  • Poitiers, 1356
  • Agincourt, 1415
• What weapon led to many English victories in the Hundred Years’ War?

  Longbow
• In which battle did the French defeat the English in 1453?

  Battle of Castillon
• Which what weapon did the French defeat the English at Castillon?

  Cannons
• The Hundred Years’ War changed from a dynastic conflict into one between two countries.
• Who was made the patron saint of England during the Hundred Years’ War?

  St. George
• Why was Henry 5 admired as a great ENGLISH leader?

  Military victories and inspiring leadership during the Hundred Years' War. He also spoke and wrote in English.
• What were the short term consequences of England‘s defeat in the Hundred Years’ War?

  • England lost continental land
  • England became an island nation
  • England lost trade opportunities with continental Europe
• What was the main long term consequences of England’s defeat in the Hundred Years’ War?

  Sense of English identity, separate to France