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Medieval Conflicts

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

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Medieval Conflicts

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  1. Medieval Conflicts

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 1096- First Crusade 34,000 solders Took Muslim territory along the Mediterranean shore Captured the Holy Land in 1099 The Christians only victory

  6. 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

  7. The Hundred Years’ War A series of conflicts that lasted from 1337-1453 England verses France Trade and land disputes

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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

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