the later middle ages 1
The late thirteenth into early fourteenth century was just the opposite than the previous 100 years. Europe experienced great turmoil and decline during this time period. Look for the ways in which Europe began to head towards a Dark Age. What were the reasons for this decline?
Assignment: Read the textbook chapter 14 pp. 410-418 as well as the document on the Hundred Years’ War and answer the following question in 2-3 developed paragraphs. Please submit the document as a MS Word .doc or PDF through the canvas portal.
As we have seen in this unit, the later Middle Ages witnessed great decline across the West. In a thoughtful essay discuss the various avenues that led to the collapse of Medieval Europe. What do you see as the biggest factors that contributed to this decline?