What Was The Cause Of France's War?

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This particular war lasted one hundred year and died out at the end, because the French troops were too strong to be confronted. This war was the competition between The French and England. It took place in France and low countries. Historians believe this war was the milestone in the development of national consciousness in western Europe. The King of France was trying to keep his crown and the King of England was trying to gain the crown of France.

The war started because King Phillip the 4th invaded the English province called Guienne. England’s king, Edward the 3rd responded by saying that he was the rightful king of France. King Edwards mother was the daughter of the original King Phillip. King Edward then led raids into the land. He