Unit 2 - Guardianship and great cause, 1286-92 - source knowledge - Ed increasing influence (post Mag death) Flashcards
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Knowledge - Guardians action
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- the Guardians at first explicitly rejected Edward’s claim of overlordship in 1291
- the Guardians allowed themselves to be dismissed and then reappointed by Edward in 1291 - supporters of both Bruce and Comyn were keen not to jeopardise their claims
- the Guardians granted Sasine of royal castles in Scotland to Edward during the Great Cause
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Knowledge - Edward’s action
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- Edward refused to follow the request of Bishop Fraser for an arbitration and instead ensured he presided over a lengthy judgement
- Edward increased the number of claimants to the Scottish throne from 2 to 13, to ensure a lengthy process, and to allow himself time to consolidate his control over Scotland
- 104 auditors were appointed to help Edward hear evidence and decide on the Great Cause, however, he only appointed 24 men. Bruce and Balliol each appointed 40 men, highlighting that Edward considered them the leading candidates for the Scottish throne
- Edward appointed Englishmen to work alongside the Scots at all levels of society throughout the Great Cause, to ensure the Scots became accustomed to English influence in the daily running of the Kingdom.
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Historiography - Brown and Watson
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- Brown - Takes the view that the Scottish Guardians and claimants all looked to Edward to settle the conflict and help them avoid civil war.
- Watson - Takes the view that Edward I deliberately used the Great Cause to provide a legal framework to take over the Scottish Kingdom.
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Historiography - Prestwich and Morris
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- Michael Prestwich - Takes the view that the Great Cause was a triumph for Edward I, pressurising the Scots to accept his control yet deciding on the succession within the rule of law.
- Marc Morris - Takes the view that Edward was prepared to repeatedly change his approach in order to secure his authority over Scotland.
