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• The Hundred Years War

In what year did Bertrand du Guesclin become Constable of France?

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1370

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Which English king succeeded Richard II in 1399?

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Henry IV

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Approximately how many years did the Hundred Years' War actually last?

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116 years

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Which French king died in 1380?

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Charles V

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What term describes the English tactic of mounted raids into French territory?

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Chevauchée

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Which English duke served as regent for Henry VI in France?

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Duke of Bedford

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What type of wood was commonly used for English longbows?

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Yew

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• The Hundred Years War

Which city did Edward III capture after a long siege in 1347?

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Calais

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Which English king began the Hundred Years' War by claiming the French throne?

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Edward III

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In what year was the Battle of Crécy fought?

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1346

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What 1423 battle saw a joint English-Burgundian force defeat the French?

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Battle of Cravant

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What 1340 truce temporarily halted the war after the Battle of Sluys?

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Truce of Esplechin

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