The document summarizes three major crises of the Late Middle Ages: the Great Schism, the Black Death plague, and the Hundred Years' War. The Great Schism involved a split in the Catholic Church between competing popes in Rome and Avignon from 1378 to 1417. The Black Death bubonic plague pandemic hit Europe between 1347 and 1351, killing around 30-60% of Europe's population and causing economic problems. The Hundred Years' War was an ongoing military conflict between England and France from 1337 to 1453 over succession to the French throne, weakening both countries' power and influence.
The document summarizes three major crises of the Late Middle Ages: the Great Schism, the Black Death plague, and the Hundred Years' War. The Great Schism involved a split in the Catholic Church between competing popes in Rome and Avignon from 1378 to 1417. The Black Death bubonic plague pandemic hit Europe between 1347 and 1351, killing around 30-60% of Europe's population and causing economic problems. The Hundred Years' War was an ongoing military conflict between England and France from 1337 to 1453 over succession to the French throne, weakening both countries' power and influence.
The document summarizes three major crises of the Late Middle Ages: the Great Schism, the Black Death plague, and the Hundred Years' War. The Great Schism involved a split in the Catholic Church between competing popes in Rome and Avignon from 1378 to 1417. The Black Death bubonic plague pandemic hit Europe between 1347 and 1351, killing around 30-60% of Europe's population and causing economic problems. The Hundred Years' War was an ongoing military conflict between England and France from 1337 to 1453 over succession to the French throne, weakening both countries' power and influence.
When and how did the Great When and how was the Great How did the Great Schism have Schism begin? Schism ended? an impact on medieval life?
What is Avignon?
Who were John Wycliffe and Jan Hus, and why were they significant?
Crisis 2: The Black Death
When did the bubonic begin What were some economic How did the bubonic plague and how did it spread? effects of the plague? have an impact on medieval society?
Crisis 3: The Hundred Years’ War
What was the primary reason What was the outcome of the How did the war have an impact for the war? war? on medieval politics and society?
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