Scottish Wars of Independence: Scottish-French Alliance

Question 1

In what way did France contribute to the Anglo-Scottish wars?

Answer 1

Motivations of France in pursuing Scotland to fight England
Hundred Years War influence - ^ and benefited Scotland bc England away frequently fighting against France

Question 2

What incentives did the French provide Scotland to motivate attacks on English?

Answer 2

incentives from French e.g. economic developments such as wool industry

Question 3

What happened at 1355-6 Burnt Candlemas’?

Answer 3

The Scots were persuaded by the French to break their 9 month truce with the English as English fighting in 100 yrs war and initiated an attack on Northumberland.

English counter-invaded Scotland when heard about this and eventually burned Edinburgh, however, weather stalled the progression of this. Scots forced sign peace treaty in 1357, mostly for English benefit.

Question 4

How significant was 1355-6 Burnt Candlemas’?

Answer 4

Edward III 1356 diversion of attacking Scotland instead of France - however, backlash against Scotland
Extremely destructive + violent - continual instability

Question 5

How important was the Scottish-French alliance?

Answer 5

Mostly kept Scots happy for around a decade
An act of balancing attacks against England from the Scots and French pov