The Hundred Years’ War began because
a.
France claimed the English throne.
c.
England claimed French trade routes.
b.
France attacked English land.
d.
England claimed the French throne.

Question

The Hundred Years’ War began because
a.
France claimed the English throne.
c.
England claimed French trade routes.
b.
France attacked English land.
d.
England claimed the French throne.

anonymous · Answer

D. Edward III (King of England) was the direct descendant of the French throne but it was given to instead Philip IV who then went to claim Aquitaine (a french province) which Edward thought was against the Treaty of Paris (it was supposed to be his ancient inheritance)