Causes and Effects of Medieval Wars (750-1500) IB

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Political Conflicts

Fights over land and power between lords and vassals

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Religious Conflicts

Crusades tasked with taking back their Holy Land from Muslim rule

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Economic Conflicts

Who should control trade routes and resources

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Outside Threats

Threat of Mongol invasions 

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The Norman Conquest (1066)

Duke of Normandy (William) invaded England killing King Harold II (Battle of Hastings, October 14, 1066)

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The Crusades (1096- 1291)

Multiple religious wars promoted by the Latin Church

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The Hundred Year’s War (1337- 1453)

King Charles IV died and there was no rightful heir to the throne

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Reconquista (8th century-1492)

A Muslim conquest that began in 711 AD (Invasion of the Iberian Peninsula)

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Mongol Invasions of Europe (13th century)

Genghis Khan had the goal of expanding his empire into Asia and Europe

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Religious Leaders

Pope and clergy’s influence promoted/ motivated wars

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Charlemagne (742-814)

Laid the foundation for the Holy Roman Empire

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William the Conqueror (1028-1087)

Contributed to the intertwining of Norman and English culture

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Saladin (1137- 1193)

Defended Muslim territories against Richard the Lionheart

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Richard the Lionheart (1412-1431)

Called “Lionheart” because of his courage

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Joan of Arc (1412-1431)

Claimed to have visions from saints telling her to support Charles VII to free France from England

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Genghis Khan (1162-1227)

United Mongol tribes under his leadership (1206)

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The Siege of Jerusalem (1099)

Crusaders wanted to capture Jerusalem

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The Battle of Agincourt (1415)

Cause the Hundred Year’s War between England and France

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The Fall of Constantinople (1453)

Byzantine Empire weakened and Ottoman expansion increased in territories

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Diplomatic Relations

Treaties were made between kingdoms and city-states to strengthen their militaries and economies