How did England come to acquire the fertile lands of southern France?

A. It was a provision of the Treaty of Versailles.

B. Joan of Arc gave the lands to England.

C. Eleanor of Aquitaine married Henry II of England.

D. England launched a military conquest.

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27 December, 05:07

How did England come to acquire the fertile lands of southern France?

A. It was a provision of the Treaty of Versailles.

B. Joan of Arc gave the lands to England.

C. Eleanor of Aquitaine married Henry II of England.

D. England launched a military conquest.

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Addisyn Henry · Answer 1

England acquired the lands in France when Eleanor married Henry II of England. Eleanor had a previous marriage that was annulled in 1152 AD, where she was married to a French noble, and had a substantial amount of land to her name. Henry marrying her allowed for this acquisition to occur.

How did England come to acquire the fertile lands of southern France?A. It was a provision of the Treaty of Versailles.B. Joan of Arc gave the lands to England.C. Eleanor of Aquitaine married Henry II of England.D. England launched a military conquest.

How did England come to acquire the fertile lands of southern France?

A. It was a provision of the Treaty of Versailles.

B. Joan of Arc gave the lands to England.

C. Eleanor of Aquitaine married Henry II of England.

D. England launched a military conquest.