Dual monarchy of England and France

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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

https://smallwhale.org/articles/dual-monarchy-of-england-and-france

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 location?Kingdom of France, with claims originating from the Kingdom of England
2. What is the commencement date?October 21, 1422
3. How did Henry V become king of France?Henry V was named king by the Treaty of Troyes in 1420, which said he would succeed the French king, Charles VI. The treaty also said his children would inherit the French crown. This was unusual because French law normally did not allow that.
4. Who was Joan of Arc and why was she important?Joan of Arc was a brave young woman who believed she heard God. She helped lift the Siege of Orléans in 1429 and made the French king, Charles VII, more popular. Her help turned the war in France's favor.

Salic Law: Medieval Germanic law, notably prohibiting female succession to the French throne.
Regency Council: A group appointed to govern when the monarch is unable to rule, such as a minor or incapacitated sovereign.
De Jure Sovereignty: Sovereignty based on law or rightful claim, even if not actually exercised.
De Facto Reign: Actual rule or control, regardless of legal right.