81. Q. Of what was this the beginning? A. The Hundred Years’ War between England and France.
82. Q. In what battle did Edward gain a decisive victory over the French? A. The battle of Cressy.
83. Q. What son of the king greatly distinguished himself in this battle? A. His oldest son, a youth of sixteen, known as the Black Prince.
84. Q. With what did King Edward follow up this victory? A. The siege and capture of Calais.
85. Q. In what other battle did the French suffer a memorable defeat at the hands of the English during the reign of Edward III.? A. The battle of Poitiers.
86. Q. Who were taken prisoners by the Black Prince at this battle? A. The French king John and his son.
87. Q. Who succeeded Edward III. on the throne? A. His grandson, Richard II.
88. Q. What rising of the people took place in the early part of his reign? A. The peasant revolt.
89. Q. Who was the leader of the peasants in this revolt? A. Wat Tyler.
90. Q. How was the revolt ended? A. By the death of Tyler and the promise of the king to grant what the peasants asked.