2. Joan’s Early Life
Born in 1412
Born as a peasant
(illiterate)
Born in Domrémy,
France
Mother taught her to
sew, spin, cook and to
serve God
Spent much her time
praying in church
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3. Joan’s Visions
Started to receive
visions at thirteen
years old (1425)
Heard voices of saints
and angels
Commanding voice:
“Daughter of God, go,
go, go. I will come to
your aid.”
She knew she had to
follow voices
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4. Her Mission
Joan of Arc claimed that God told her
that her mission was to drive the
English from French soil
The voices also told her to cut her
hair, put on men’s clothing and to
gather arms
In order to complete her mission, she
had to make these sacrifices
5. Joan Starts Her Journey
Asks permission
from Robert de
Baudicourt, the
local lord, to go to
talk to the dauphin,
Charles VII about
her goal. He
refused to help a
poor peasant.
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6. Her Challenges
Robert de Baudicourt
A girl peasant
Uneducated
A women in Medieval times
The invading English army
Her father threatened to drown her if she
tried to pursue her visions
Voices commanded many things that
turned out quite challenging for Joan to
complete
7. Joan’s Accomplishments
Managed to
persuade the
dauphin of her
calling
He gave her troops
to command and
the rank of a
captain
Joan was
victorious in battle
against the English
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8. The Hundred Years’ War
Started in 1337
French vs. English
Joan and her troops ended the long battle and
were victorious
First woman (even though she wasn’t allowed) to
fight in war
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9. Joan’s Traits
Determined to complete her mission
She was honest in her religion as well
as faithful
She showed leadership as a captain
She also showed bravery as a warrior
and disobeying her parents
She was kind and loving to all the
poor
10. Joan and Medieval Women
Joan Medieval Women
• disobeyed her Dad • always had to get
parents consent
• never got married
• almost always
• never had kids
married
• was never educated
• had kids
• fought in war,
• couldn’t take part in
women were not
important jobs
allowed to do that
11. Joan’s Death
Joan of Arc was
captured by the
Bergundians
She was held a
prisoner and offered
back to French for a
lot of $
French didn’t accept,
and at trial punished
for witchcraft and not
believing in the
religion and burned to
death
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