succession problem

Question 1

alexander death

Answer 1

“Alexander III died March 1286” which was a problem as there was no direct heir to the throne.

Question 2

Yolande

Answer 2

His new wife was rumoured to be pregnant which was false, was a problem as it wasted time that could of been spent looking for an heir

Question 3

Maragret - maid of Norway

Answer 3

Margaret was young and female, meaning that she would need a regent to rule for her, she could not lead her own army into battle, own land or property and she would eventually a husband. The choice of these men could prove divisive.she was also 3 yrs old

Question 4

The 6 guardians

Answer 4

Was part of the succession problem as there was disagreements among the guardians where Duncan, Earl of Fife was accused of using his power to steal. Fighting almost broke out in the north east of Scotland between the two Comyn Guardians and the Earl of Atholl.

Question 5

Margarets death

Answer 5

Margaret died in October 1290 while travelling from Norway to Scotland. She had taken ill aboard a ship and died in Orkney.
was an issue bc The Scottish kingdom was again in crisis. Alexander III’s family line had ended so there was no clear heir to the throne.Bishop Fraser of St Andrews informed Edward I that Bruce and the Earls of Atholl and Mar were planning to take power. He asked Edward I for assistance in order to stop a civil war.

Question 6

scottish appeal

Answer 6

Edward arrived with an army at the Scottish border in April 1291. He forced the Guardians to meet him at Norham Castle, on the English side of the border.He told the Guardians that before making a decision on who would become king, the nobles would have to accept him as their overlord. (An overlord is a king or lord, who holds power over other lords). was an issue bc This meant the future king would be controlled by Edward. Scotland’s independence was under threat. And that the succession of scotland layed in his hands

Question 7

The competitors

Answer 7

Before deciding Edward I demanded that all the competitors accept him as their overlord. This agreement is known as the ‘Award of Norham’ and gave him control over Scotland. this was an issue bc even tho whoever claimed the throne was still under Edwards power.

Question 8

Scottish Nobles

Answer 8

Many scottish nobles saw their chance, a problem bc there wasa threat of civil war breaking out.