Question

Which of the following explains Joan of Arc's importance to France in the Hundred Years' War?

A.
The English believed her claims that she heard God's voice and refused to fight her.
B.
The French people unified behind her and King Charles VII, and France was able to defeat England.
C.
She encouraged the use of cannons, which ultimately turned the tide of battle to the French forces.

Answer 1

B: The French people unified behind her and King Charles VII, and France was able to defeat England.

Answer 2

B. The French people unified behind her and King Charles VII, and France was able to defeat England.

Explanation: Joan of Arc was a French peasant who said she was told by angels and saints to help lead the French to victory in the Hundred Years' War. She helped defeat England several times but was captured and executed for heresy.