Answer:
France's King Phillip VI snatched land from King Edward III and retaliation had to follow.
Explanation:
Charles IV had died, unfortunately, he didn't have a son, but his first cousin, King Philip VI was named to be the successor. Philip VI snatched the duchy of Aquitaine from England in 1337 causing a declaration fo war from England.
Edward III King of England claimed right to the French throne and backfired when Philip refused to restore the lands he took (Guienne).
The conflict also involved control of Flanders, a key market for the English imports of wool and clothes.
The two men had started a Hundred Years War (1337–1453) a period well-characterized by the classic European realignments of power.
It was the time when Joanne of Arc emerged as a legendary source of inspiration for the French to seek rebellion against an English dominated world. As a female character, she was one of the first emblematic figures to appear leading a series of important battles in a major conflict.
The conflict yielded a crown for France ultimately yielding France victorious over the increasing influence and power of France.
Sadly, the conflict inflicted heavy casualities to the French, who suffered from famine, political unrest, and the Black Death. The victory was obtained at a very high cost.
Answer:
Just over 500,00
Explanation:
This number is considerably high considering that the national average for number of inmates, parolees, and individuals on community supervision are around 4.5 Million people. So from 50 states, Texas held around 9-10% of the offenders.
The numbers above represents not only the convicts who are thrown in jail. Those who are under house arrest (with ankle monitor) and those who are forced to do community service as a form of punishment are also included.
the traditional pilgrimage to Mecca, through the experience of present-day American Muslims and learn about the origins of Islam in its birthplace of Medina in this media gallery from Sacred Journeys with Bruce Feiler. According to Muslim tradition, all of the world’s able-bodied believers must make the Hajj at least once in their lives. They strip themselves of worldly possessions and ask God’s forgiveness for their human failings. Pilgrims enter a sacred state of spiritual purity and wear plain garments. Then, inside the city’s Great Mosque, they walk in a circle seven times around the Ka’bah shrine.
