In which year did the Hundred Years' War between France and England end, after the Battle of Castillon?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 1453
- Step 1: French artillery won the last major battle at Castillon in July 1453. Step 2. English forces then left almost all of France. Answer: 1453. Why not the others: 1415 is Agincourt, 1429 is the relief of Orléans and 1492 is unrelated to the war.
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