Golden Age

Question 1

1. The Golden Age of Scotland

When did Alexander marry Margaret, Henry III daughter and what did this result in?

Answer 1

• In summer 1251 Alexander married Margaret, Henry III of England’s daughter, creating close ties with his southern neighbour. Henry awarded Alexander a lot of lands in England and Alexander agreed to Henry III being his overlord for his English land. However, Alexander was able to sidestep the English King’s desire to be Overlord of the Scots.

Question 2

By 1258, what did Alexander do?

Answer 2

By 1258, Alexander summoned a parliament at Stirling and was able to unite the different factions of nobles behind his rule.

Question 3

What did Alexander do militarily?

Answer 3

He had defeated the last great Viking invasion at the battle of Largs in 1266 – petty skirmish. Treaty of Perth 1266.

Question 4

What did Alexander do in terms of trade?

Answer 4

He further developed Scottish trade and economy – particular Berwick.

Question 5

What good relations did Alexander bring?

Answer 5

• He developed good cross border relations with the English through family ties.

Question 6

Was Alexander’s rule golden?

Answer 6

• Life was good for the Scots – Prosperity as he was a good King being on the throne for 45
years.