Question

During the Caroline War, how did the Black Death affect the war effort?

• A. It helped the French by weakening English forces
• B. It caused widespread desertion among English soldiers.
• C. It led to a temporary truce between England and France.
• D. It decimated the French army, forcing them to withdraw.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. It helped the French by weakening English forces

• In the Caroline phase, Charles V of France took advantage of the chaos caused by the Black Death, which weakened English stability, allowing the French to regain lost territories.