William Wallace: the end Flashcards
What happened in Parliament at St Andrews March 1304?
Edward declared that those refusing to submit (including Wallace) would be outlawed.
What did Edward make clear to Scottish nobles in July?
That they must capture William Wallace to secure favourable surrender terms. This was a test of their loyalty towards Edward.
What was Wallace increasingly viewed as by the Scots?
out of touch for the desire of peace and his ‘no surrender attitude’ was an obstacle to a negotiated settlement.
When and where was Wallace captured and by whom?
3rd August 1305 near Glasgow by men of John Menteith, Sherrif of Dumbarton.
When was Wallace brought to Westminster Hall?
23rd August.
What was Wallace denied of?
A trial, a jury, plea, witnesses and an appeal.
Who does Wallace face in Westminster?
A panel of 4 justices and mayor of London.
What was Wallace accused of?
Arson, destruction of property, slaying infants, sparing no English speakers, usurping power of Lord Superior of Scotland, murder of Hesilrig, convening parliaments and pursuing policy of an alliance with the Kings enemy.
What was Wallace’s only interjection?
He reminded them that he had never acknowledged allegiance to Edward and therefore he was never a traitor.
What was Wallace’s immediate sentence?
Hung, drawn and quartered. His head would be put on London bridge. The four quarters were sent to Newcastle, Berwick, Stirling and Perth.
