Edward I & Scotland Flashcards
Why was Scottish independence a concern for England? (2)
- Scotland could ally itself with an enemy of England
- It could also attack England when England was at war with someone else.
What year did Alexander III die? (1)
1286
Why was the death of Alexander III a problem? (1)
He had no clear heir to the throne
Who did thirteen Scottish nobles ask to select the successor? (1)
Edward I
Who did Edward I select as successor to Alexander III and in what year? (2)
John Baliol, in 1292
What is homage? (2)
Formal public acknowledgement of feudal allegiance to another person (1); the act of going on bended knee. (1)
What deal did Edward I strike with John Baliol? (2)
John Baliol could be King of Scotland (1) as long as he paid homage to Edward I (1)
When did Edward invade Scotland and why? (3)
- 1296
- Baliol refused to pay homage to Edward
- Baliol failed to provide support for English military action in France
Where did Edward fight Baliol in 1296 and who won the battle? (2)
- Dunbar
- Edward was victorious
How did Edward complete his conquest of Scotland? (5)
- He declared himself King of Scotland in 1296
- He incorporated Scotland into the English crown
- Scottish nobles were forced to give up their fortresses
- An English lieutenant (representing the King) was sent to rule Scotland and could change law.
- He took away the Coronation Stone from the Palace of Scone.
Why was the Coronation Stone important to the Scottish? (1)
It was a symbol of Scottish independence.
When was the Coronation Stone returned to Scotland? (1)
1996
What did Edward I have inscribed on his tomb? (2)
“Malleus Scotorum” (1) which translates as “Hammer of the Scots” (1)
Who led a rebellion against Edward in 1297?
William Wallace
When was the Battle of Stirling Bridge? (1)
1297
