medieval conflicts
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Medieval Conflicts. Types of Conflict. Ideological - based on a difference of ideas, beliefs, philosophies, or religion Territorial - based on the desire to acquire more land. Or to protect significant land holdings . The Crusades. A series of holy wars - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Medieval Conflicts
Types of Conflict
Ideological- based on a difference of ideas, beliefs, philosophies, or religion
Territorial- based on the desire to acquire more land. Or to protect significant land holdings
The Crusades
A series of holy wars Jerusalem was a Holy City and a magnet for
pilgrims/Muslims and Arabs controlled his area In 1071 the Seljuk Turks took Palestine, closing
it off from Christians Pope Urban II started a war to win back the
Holy Land for Christianity
Christian Soldiers
Called crusaders Promised forgiveness of their sins, a share of
the spoils of war, and release from debts and punishments
Some were trained knights, but many were poor peasants
1096- First Crusade
34,000 solders Took Muslim territory along the Mediterranean
shore Captured the Holy Land in 1099 The Christians only victory
1147-Second Crusade
In 1187, Saladin, the great Muslim warrior reconquered Jerusalem
Several more Crusades followed Crusaders built castles and controlled parts of
the Holy Land for many years By 1291 the last of the Crusaders had
abandoned their cause and set sail for home
The Hundred Years’ War
A series of conflicts that lasted from 1337-1453
England verses France Trade and land disputes
Early Years…
English defeated the French Better strategy and the longbow Army of archers on foot vs. French armored
knights on horseback Cannons were later used In 1360, France signed a treaty to turn over
one-third of all French territory to the English
Joan of Arc
For the next 50 years, the French and English battled back and forth.
In 1429, the 17-year-old saw Charles, heir to the French throne.
She said God had told her to save France, and Charles gave her command of the French army at Orleans.
Joan of Arc
Joan won that battle, inspiring the French people.
Called “the Maid of Orleans” Her only victory Captured by Burgundy (English
allies), who tried her for witchcraft and burned her at the steak.
This inspired the French to victory. By 1453, they had won back most of their land.
Assignment
Read “Perspectives on the Past: The Black Death” on pages 277-8
Answer the questions at the beginning of the passage.
One page Due Thursday