Did Joan of Arc accomplish her goals?

Answer 1

No, Joan did not accomplish what she wanted during her lifetime. She hoped to drive the British out of France and establish the French monarchy once again. She died before these objectives were achieved but was the catalyst that turned the tide of the war for her country to succeed and accomplish her objectives.

Answer 2

She did escape briefly from the tower in which she was being held prisoner by jumping 70 feet into a dry moat. However, she was captured almost immediately. She did not escape being burned at the stake, however.

Answer 3

Joan was captured during a military retreat by the Burgundians who sold her to the British. They held a mock Church trial and found her 'guilty' of heresy. For this she was sentenced to be burned at the stake on May 30, 1431.

Answer 4

No, she died before the British were finally driven from France. However, her inspiration help the French Army to finally defeat the British.