Loss of Support for Wallace Flashcards

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Why were many Scottish nobles reluctant to accept Wallace as a leader?

A

Wallace was not of noble birth, and many nobles were jealous of his success at Stirling Bridge, especially after their own surrender at Irvine.

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Why did many nobles blame Wallace for the defeat at Falkirk?

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Wallace chose the site for the battle and led the Scots in the fight, which led to the defeat.

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How did Wallace’s support for King John Balliol affect his relationships with other nobles?

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Wallace’s support for Balliol alienated Bruce’s followers, weakening his support.

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What did Edward do to win back the support of the Scottish nobles?

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Edward offered an amnesty to the nobles if they pledged loyalty to him, which excluded Wallace.

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What action did the Scots Parliament take against Wallace at Edward’s request?

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The Scots Parliament declared Wallace an outlaw, ending much of his support.

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Why did Wallace’s continued opposition to Edward become an embarrassment to the nobles?

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The nobles had already agreed to end the rebellion, and Wallace’s resistance contradicted their agreement.

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