Blog 2: Influential Woman from Francophone World

 Name: Joan of Arc

1. Joan of Arc was considered a heroine and also known as the Maid of Orléans. She was born into a peasant family and had began hearing voices early on. She had decided that this was God's mission for her to lead the French. 

2. She led the French army in a victory at Orléans that prevented the English from conquering France in the Hundred Year's War. 

3. This influenced her generation and many after because she prevented them from having to live under the English rule. She inspired the French and gave them hope after her win. 

4. Rosie the Riveter was a woman who represented the women working in factories during World War II. She inspired many women to serve during World War II, though she never led war herself. These two both helped in wars, though Joan of Arc actually led the war she was in.