The major problems European states faced were the black plaque, violence, famine, economic confusion, and social upheaval along with political instability. However, the most violent conflict was the Hundred Years War. According to the text it states "Moreover, for many nobles, the promise of plunder and territorial gain was an incentive to follow the disruptive path of their rulers." This is evident in the history of England and France because of how the nobles were trying to take over while the English and the French were battling for the throne which impacted Edward lll and Philip VI authorities to take control with their desires. In comparison, the Hammurabi Code of Law was created to have a stabilized society that eventually led to a fast
