The hundred years war began because
a. france claimed the english throne.
c. england claimed french trade routes.
b. france attacked english land.
d. england claimed the french throne.

The Hundred Years War began because England claimed French throne. The correct option among all the options given in the question is option "d". This was a war that was fought between the country of France and England during the middle ages. The war started in the year 1337 and lasted till the year 1453. It was a war that lasted for about 116 years.

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The Hundred Years War began because England claimed the French throne. There were also disagreements over some land and economic conflicts. This war lasted for 116 years. The correct answer is the letter

D. England claimed the French throne.

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