The Great Cause Flashcards
1
Q
Who were the ‘Competitors to the Throne’?
A
Thirteen nobles who claimed they should be king of Scotland.
2
Q
Who were the two main competitors for the throne?
A
John Balliol and Robert Bruce.
3
Q
What did Edward I demand from the competitors before deciding on a king?
A
That all the competitors accept him as their overlord.
4
Q
What was the agreement called where the competitors accepted Edward I’s overlordship?
A
The ‘Award of Norham’.
5
Q
What did the Scottish nobles believe about Edward’s demand?
A
They thought it would be forgotten once a king was chosen.
6
Q
Why was the ‘Award of Norham’ important?
A
It meant Scotland became legal possession of Edward, and he shifted from being a neutral observer to a judge.
