The Hundred Years War
The Hundred Years' War: a war that did not last 100 years, but still claims and holds true to its title. The Hundred Years' War held serious effects. The immediate and long-standing consequences were extreme on both sides on the English Channel and harsh on all aspects of life. Some of the most significant elements of the Hundred Years' War to be regarded include the effects on the people, the governments, and the land. Other key rudiments are the long-term results and the outcome of who would be victorious. The political effects of the war triggered thoughts of national assembly and other new ideas. In England, the war motivated Parliament's development. In the long range, the war helped permanently establish Parliament. King Edward III reigned for fifty years and Parliament met in thirty-seven of them. The King obviously required money to pay for the war costs, so he turned to Parliam
The most devastating consequences were economic. England spent over L5 million on the war. Even though many soldiers fought to become rich, most of them returned as poor beggars. To pay for the war, England endeavored to raise taxes on wool exports; therefore, few buyers could afford the wool and exports were minimized. France had even greater economic losses including the L250,000 ransom for the return of King John. The money spent to rebuild France, which was left in shambles, was overwhelmingly great. Many new taxes arose along with revolts and poverty. During times of war, it was too hazardous for trade, so France's usual revenue from trade was diminished. Several of the most important effects were on the social level. Both sides suffered great manpower losses. Combined with the losses from the Black Death, the population decrease was major. Many English knights, that used to han
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