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Jeanne d'arc

Joan of Arc

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Born: 1412 in Domremy, France Died: May 30, 1431 in Rouen, France Famous for: Leading the French army against the English in theHundred Years WarNickname: The Maid of Orleans

Early life

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Joan of Arc grew up in Domremy, a small town in France. She was the daughter of a farmer and helped out on the farm. Joan was also very religious. At the age of twelve or so, she had a vision from God telling her to lead the French Army against the English Army. When Joan turned sixteen she decided it was time to listen to her visions and set out on her incredible journey.

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France had long been torn apart by a bitter conflict with England, known as the Hundred Years' War. England had gained the upper hand on France and disinherited the French crown prince, Charles of Valois. The English occupied much of northern France and Henry V and his son Henry VI ruled both England and France.

Though just a very young farm girl, Joan decided to ask Charles of Valois for an army so she could defeat the English. In 1429, she went to Chinon through enemy territory! She wasn't taken seriously at first but Joan persevered and soon convinced Charles against the advice of most of his counselors and generals. Joan promised him she would see him crowned King in Reims.

Convincing Charles of Valois

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Becoming a leader

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When Charles finally agreed to let Joan fulfil her destiny, he sent her to the city of Orleans with a convoy of soldiers and supplies. Orleans was under siege from the English Army. She had practised for battle and become an excellent fighter and an expert horse rider. She cut her hair and dressed like a man.

The Siege of Orleans

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The French people in Orleans had heard of Joan's visions from God. They hoped that God was going to save them from the English and welcomed her. When she felt her army was ready, Joan launched an attack against the English. She was wounded by an arrow yet didn't stop fighting alongside her army. Together they eventually defeated the English troops and caused them to retreat from Orleans in May 1429. She was victorious!

Achieving her goal

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Moving on from her victory in Orleans, Joan had set out to complete her mission given from God. She also had to lead Charles to the city of Reims to be crowned king. Joan gained many supporters on her way to Reims where Charles was eventually crowned King of France.

Joan's downfall

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in May 1430, Joan went on fighting with a small army to protect the city of Compiegne from the Burgundians (French collaborators and English allies). She was thrown of her horse outside the town's gates. She was captured then sold to the English. The English held Joan prisoner and accused her of witchcraft and heresy and after a year in captivity they decided that dressing as a man was enough to prove her guilty.

Joan was only nineteen years old when she died. King Charles did not intervene to save her from death. She was burned alive at the stake in the city of Rouen! True to her faith, she asked for a cross before she died and an English soldier gave her a small wooden cross. Witnesses said she also forgave her accusers and asked them to pray for her. Years later she will be proven NOT guilty and made a Saint.

Joan's death

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Joan of Arc

where did Joan of Arc grow up?

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Domremy

Orleans

Reims

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What did Joan of Arc's father do for a living?

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He was a carpenter

He was a farmer

He was a soldier

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Why did Joan decide to become a military leader?

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It was her father's wish

She had visions from God

King Charles VII asked her to

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Who did Joan of Arc fight against

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The German Army

The Russian Army

The English Army

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What was the name given to Joan of Arc's fight?

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The Hundred Years' War

The Napoleonic War

The French Revolution

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What famous battle did Joan of Arc win?

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The Siege of Orleans

The Siege of Compiegne

The Siege of Domremy

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Where was Joan of Arc captured?

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Reims

Compiegne

Orleans

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What did her captors do with Joan of Arc?

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They handed her to the English

They sold her to the English

They kept her prisoner

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How old was Joan of Arc when she died?

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twentyyears old

Sixteenyears old

nineteenyears old

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What is Joan of Arc's nickname

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The Maid of Orleans

The Maid of Honor

The Maid of Roeun

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Domremy

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The Siege of Orleans

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Maid of Orleans

Nineteen years old

Compiegne

They sold her to the English

He was a farmer

She had a vision from God

The English Army

The Hundred Years' War

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Joan of Arc- Timeline

Joan of Arc hears voices from God.

Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians in Compiegne.

1412

Joan of Arc is born in Domremy to Jacques and Isabelle d'Arc.

1425

1431

Joan of Arc is is trialed and burned at the stake in Rouen.

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1429

Joan of Arc defeats the English in Orleans.

Bravo!

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Where Joan met Charles of Valois

Joan was born and grew up there

Where Charles was crowned king

Where Joan was burned at the the stake

Where Joan was captured

Where Joan defeated the English

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Domremy

Orleans

Chinon

Compiegne

Rouen

Reims

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Joan of Arc- Pictures

Joan's birthplace in Domrémy is now a museum.

Drawing of Joan of Arc by Clément de Fauquembergue 1429

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Joan of Arc- Pictures

15th-century depiction of the Siege of Orléans 1429

Joan at the coronation of Charles VII, by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres 1854

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Joan captured by the Burgundians at Compiègne. Mural in the Panthéon, Paris

surviving remnant of the Castle of Rouen where Joan was imprisoned during her trial. It has since become known as the "Joan of Arc Tower"

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Joan of Arc- Statues

Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, Paris

Place des Pyramides, Paris

Meridian Hill Park in Washington, D.CAmerica

Winchester cathedral, England

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Joan of Arc- Task

- Create a timeline to present Joan of Arc's life- Create an acronym to reperesent Joan of Arc- Make a booklet to present information about Joan of Arc- Write a diary from the point of view of Joan of Arc- Write a convincing letter to Charles of Valois to led you lead his army- Write a letter to King Henry VI to ask him to leave France

Chose one task. Once complete, click on the treasure chest.

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Create an acronym to represent Joan of Arc English example: Exemple français: B attle B ataille R eligion R eligion A rmy A rmée V ictory V ictoire E nemy E nnemi You can use your own words or use the acronym helper below: ENGLISH A Army, Arc, Angel, Armour N National, Normandy B Brave, Battle, Burned O Orleans, Opponent, Occupy C Courage, Crown, Captured P Pious, Peasant, Prisoner D Domrémy Q Quest, Queen, Quiver E English, England, Enemy R Rouen, Reims, Religious F Fire, France, French, Flag, Farm S Siege, Saint, Stake G God, Guilty, Girl T Trial, Triumph H Hundred, Heresy, Heroine U Uniform, Undeterred I Inspiration, Incredible, Invasion, Illiterate V Visions, Voices J Joan, Justice W Witch, War K King, Knight X “Xtraordinary” L Leader, Legacy Y Young, Youth M Martyr, Maid Z Zeal FRENCH A Armée, Arc, Ange, Armure, Anglais N National, Normandie B Brave, Bataille, Brûlée O Orléans, Occuper C Courage, Couronne, Capturée, Coupable P Pieuse, Paysanne, Prisonnière, Procès D Domrémy, Drapeau, Dieu Q Quête E Ennemi R Rouen, Reims, Religieuse F Feu, France, Français, Ferme, Fille S Siège, Saint, sorcière G Généreuse, Gentille T Triomphe H Hérésie, Heroine U Uniforme I Inspiration, Incroyable, Invasion, Illitrée V Visions, Voix J Jeanne, Justice, jeune W K X “Xtraordinaire” L Loyale, Légende Y M Martyre Z Zèle

Key dates: Key events (NOT IN ORDER!): - 6 Janvier 1412 - Joan became a soldier - 1425 - Joan died at the stake - 1428 - Joan was born - avril/mai 1429 - Joan defeated the English Army in Orléans - 23 mai 1430 - Jaon started hearing divine voices - 30 mai 1431 - Joan was captured in Compiègne

Imagine you are Joan of Arc . How do you feel about the English king ruling France and the English Army taking over the country? What about the voices you are hearing? What will you do about the visions of God? How did your meeting with Charles go? Etc ...

Makes notes about Joan of Arc's life and present them in booklet, a poster flyer. It should have text and pictures.

Charles de Valois is the heir to the throne but he is afraid to fight against the English. Joan is convinced it is her destiny to help him. Will he listen to a 16-year-old girl? Will she think she's crazy?

King Henry VI is ruling over France. His Army has already invaded large parts of France. Joan has been granted permission to lead an Army to fight against the English. She wants to give him to ask him to leave of his own free will before attacking so she writes to him. What will she say?

facts about Joan of Arc

She did not go to school. She couldn't read or write.She dressed as a knight.Quotes "I am not afraid... I was born to do this.” “Go forward bravely. Fear nothing. Trust in God; all will be well.”

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Joan of Arc - Certificate

Spell the password using all the letters to unlock the chest