Why did the Scots appeal to Edward 1st? Flashcards
Describe how the nature of Edwards character caused them to appeal to him.
Edward had political experience (there had been no such experience of a crisis in Scottish succession since Malcolm III 1093), this caused them to appeal because they knew he was capable of solving the succession crisis fairly and without bloodshed.
Edward was considered a legal expert and had helped other foreign countries in the past with similar struggles - he could be trusted.
Describe the reasons why Bruce the Competitor caused the Scots appealed to Edward the 1st for help
Bruce the competitor was causing trouble - he was raising an army, there were also rumours that his friend, Earl of Mar was also gathering forces) This caused them to appeal because they needed to restrain Robert to ensure that he did not cause any trouble or the political community.
Describe the civil war possibility and how this drove the Scots to appeal to Edward.
If a King was not installed then there was a possibility if civil war. This caused them to appeal because without a King, many claimants would compete and the country would be ruined.
Why did they want an outsider to be the arbitrator?
The outsider appeal meant that Edward would be unbiased. This caused them to appeal to Edward as everyone is Scotland was biased meaning that no fair decision could be made from within.
Why did the Treaty of Birgham Northampton cause the Scots to appeal to Edward I?
They trusted Edward after the Treaty of Birgham-Northampton. This caused them to appeal because the ‘legal’ document ensure his loyalty of being a fair judge and respecting the sovereignty of Scotland.
Why did the lack of clarity in local customs cause them to appeal?
There was no set custom for picking the next claimant after the bloodline is destroyed. This caused them to appeal because it meant that with no clear cut ruler, there was no way of fairly deciding on their own.
Two people directly asked for his help.
Robert Bruce the Competitor and The Bishop of St Andrews made direct appeal to Edward asking for his help.
Explain why family relations caused the Scots to appeal to Edward.
Edward was the Great Uncle of the late Margaret and brother in law of the late Alexander III - he was family and so hey believed he could be trusted. This is supported by the fact that Scotland and England had been at peace for a long time.
