The Hundred Years War was a war between England and France in which France defended its crown against British rule. This war had many effects on the people of eachcountry. The origin of the war goes back to the conquest of William for England. In 1066William, the Duke of Normandy, led an army into England. He won this battle andbecame the king of England. This was possible under feudalism. Feudalism is a form ofsocial classification in which the members of an upper class are granted fifes, or piecesof land, by higher ranking noblemen return for their military service. The vassal, theperson receiving the land, had to go through ceremony in which they would say that theywould be faithful to their overlord and fight for them if needed. In return the overlordwould protect the vassal (Lace 12). Many years later Isabella, the wife of King Edward II of England, plotted to killEdward II making her son Edward III king (Lace 12). Because Edward III was veryyoung she would be able to rule the country through him. Edward II sent his son andIsabella to pay homage to Charles IV in 1325 for French land that Edward II owned.Isabella took her lover, Roger de Mortimer, with them and while there they began tomake their plans. After homage is paid to Charles IV the three went to Hainault. Whilethere Isabella and Mortimer convinced the Count of Hainault, William, to help themoverthrow the king. In 1327, with the help of Williams troops, Isabella and Mortimersuccessfully overthrew Edward II and made Edward III king. During their overthrow,King Charles IV of France, Isabellas brother, died. When he died he had no children toleave the throne to, but his wife Jeanne was pregnant. When she gave birth though shehad a stillborn daughter. This enabled Charles cousin, Philip of Valois, king. Some ofthe people objected. Some thought that since Isabella was his sister she was closer to thethrone than Philip and that she should be queen. Others thoug...
