By: Haley Inverso, Ashley Calle, Sarah
Zafar, Maggie Heubeck, Aparna Dev,
Jimmy Curtis, Matt Mullen, Lauryn
Hentz, and Cassidy Russell
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French King(1285-1314) also called Philip the Fair
In 1302, he was in an argument with Pope Boniface VII because Philip wanted to
strengthen the Monarchy by controlling the French Clergy.
To win wider support against the pope, Philip IV decided to include members of
the middle class to the meeting.
The meeting was usually called upon by the king to his lords and bishops when
he needed support for his policies
Believed that more gold would make France a better nation, so he borrowed a lot
from the Lombards
In 1306, he expelled the Jews from France stealing all of there wealth and
belongings which later leaded to the Knights Templar, which were one of the
most powerful and wealthy Western Christian military orders
His son, Louis X, became king after him
Relied on skillful civil servants to govern kingdom rather than bosses
He did, however, transform France from a feudal country to a centralized state
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1368- 1422
Went by Charles the Mad or Charles the Beloved
When Charles VI was in his minority France was controlled by
his uncle Philip the Bold, duke of Burgundy.
In 1388, he declared himself ruler
He was a young boy when he took the throne.
Crowned on October 25, 1380, at Reims at the age of 11
In 1420, Henry V forced Charles VI to sign away his kingdom.
Henry was greatly aided by the fact that Charles suffered from
periods of insanity
Charles gave his daughter, Katherine, to Henry in marriage.
He also agreed that Henry would inherit the French crown when
he died.
Henry died before Charles.
When Charles died an English Duke ruled northern France in the
name of the baby King Henry VI
Accepted the Treaty of Troyes.
During Charles childhood, he was marked permanently at the French court,
where intrigue, luxury, a taste for the arts, extravagance , and profligacy all
prevailed at the same time. Also, at the age 13-14 Charles became captain
general of Paris and participate in royal council.
On May 1413 rioting Parisians invaded the hotel Saint- Paul, where Charles
lived. Charles and the Duke of Burgundy, made a pact of friendship at Puilly
on July 2, 1419. Charles celebrated his marriage at Bourges on 1422. During
his childhood, Charles was marked permanently at the French court, where
intrigue, luxury, a taster for the arts
Daily life
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During his childhood, Charles was marked permanently at the
French court, where intrigue, luxury, a taster for the arts,
extravagance, and profligacy, , all prevailed at the same time
He became a general of Paris and began to participate in the
royal court in 1416
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Charles also became lieutenant of his kingdom
After his eldest brother died on April 1417, Charles was titled
Dauphin, heir to the throne, at the age 14
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Charles was born in Paris
John the Fearless, the Duke of Burgundy, made a pact of
friendship on the bridge at Poulliy, the best-known part of
Maconnais, on July 2, 1419
They then met again on september 10, 1419 at the bridge at
Montereau because when they first met it did not prove the
end to peace
When Henry V excluded Charles out of the Treaty of Troyes,
Charles’ supporters set up an administration that extended
all over southern France of the Loire River
On October 12, 1428 the English attacked Orleans
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Charles father, Charles VI the Mad, disinherited him in
1420and instead recognized Henry V of England and his
heirs as the successors of the French crown instead
With the help of Joan the Arc, Charles’ political and military
position improved dramatically
Also with Joan’s help, she regained French troops confidence
and led them into important victories such as the Battle of
Patay where they had the English lift the siege from Orleans
After the battle Charles then went to the Reims, the city
where the French kings were crowned traditionally, to be
crowned king of France
In 1413 the French finally expelled the English from France,
except for Calais
1461-1483
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He was the son of Charles the 7th and followed in his
footsteps
Developed the nickname “Spider King” because he
often tricked, bribed, and intimidated his enemy
He had spies in almost every Nobles court across his
Europe
Like his father, he weakened the power of the great
lords
His four desires were a strong monarchy, law and
order, good trade throughout the land and a good
reputation
When Charles VII died in 1461, Louis left the
Burgundian court to take possession of his kingdom.
Louis, who was also called the prudent, was a monarch
of the House of Valois
CURRENT EVENT
French minister’s national anthem snub sparks resignation calls
Summary: The prime minister of France, Christiane Taubira, has recently not sung the
national anthem at a weekend event commemorating the abolishment of slavery. She said
she didn’t sing along because a soloist was performing and didn’t want to interrupt. She
dubbed the singing as karaoke. Now, she is being targeted. 80% of the 20,000 french
surveyed said that Taubira should resign. multiple other Prime ministers have refused the
sing the national anthem while a soloist is singing, but they were not targeted.
Theme: The theme of this current event is Human Rights. The refusal of the prime minister
to sing the national anthem questions the patriotism other french have toward France. This
brings up controversy and causes confusion among the people.
Relation to Class Content: In Social studies class, we learned about the new patriotism many
felt towards their country after the hundred years war. In France, many are afraid the prime
minister is not patriotic.
Reaction: I agree that the prime minister should be singing the national anthem, but I also
understand that Taubira was respecting the soloist. This helps me gain a better understanding
of social studies because I now know what happens when the country gains patriotism, and
when they see a leader lose it.
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Who became a general of Paris and began to
participate in the royal court in 1416?
What king was on the throne when on May 1413 rioting
Parisians invaded the hotel Saint- Paul?
Who declared himself ruler in 1388 A.D?
Who had the nickname “Phillip the Fair”?
Whose brother died in April, 1417?
Who accepted the Treaty of Troyes?
Who was the son of Charles the 7th?
Why is the Current Event themed “Human Rights”?
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