How was Joan of Arc controversial?

Answer 1

Joan of Arc led the French against the invading English so the English hated her and were her enemy. Joan of Arc had enemies because she opposed the English plans to take over France and turn it into their colony. The English leaders hated her because she beat them and destroyed their plans.
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Answer 2

She was a female and females were not allowed to be in the army.

She was just a teenager and soldiers were usually much older and experienced.

She was from a peasanr background while members of the military were usually from noble families.

She had no military experience.

She was not educated and could neither read nor write.

She claimed to have had visions of saints who directed her actions.

She wore clothing of a man when she was on campaign.

Answer 3

Joan of arc was not misunderstood!

the English wanted to conveince the people that she was a heretic because they didn't want to be known with the devil for killing a prophet.

Answer 4

Under her leadership Joan had embarrassed and humiliated the British and they wanted revenge.

Answer 5

Because her avowed aim was to 'boot the English out of France', a place where, in their own view, the English had a perfect right to be.

Answer 6

She inspired the French as a young girl to keep fighting the British even though they were brutally losing. Also, she claimed to be sent by god.

Answer 7

Because the English were angry at her successes in battle.

Answer 8

Joan was not hated by the majority of French people. Only the British and British sympathizers hated her for embarrassing their troops with major victories over them.

Answer 9

Yes she was