Battle of Sluys

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the date of battle?June 24, 1340
2. What is the english fleet composition?120–150 ships, including cogs and other vessels
3. What was the Battle of Sluys and when did it happen?It was a big sea battle between England and France that took place on June 24, 1340.
4. Why did England and France fight at Sluys?England wanted to cross the English Channel to invade France, while France tried to stop that by building a large fleet.

Hundred Years' War: A protracted dynastic conflict between England and France (1337–1453) over claims to the French throne and territorial control.
Naval Supremacy: The condition of having dominant control over the sea, allowing for unimpeded maritime movement and projection of power.
Roadstead: An anchorage area offshore where ships can lie safely, distinct from a protected harbor, often subject to weather conditions.