Bannockburn - description of content - RB

Question 1

Bannockburn overall,

Answer 1

Gave the Scots confidence - cemented Bruce’s reputation as a military commander and seemingly invincible warlord - success brought more support.

Question 2

Bruce’s throne

Answer 2

Legitimised Bruce’s throne. This was important because confirmed his control over Scotland, captured Stirling and later Bothwell castle. Edward II fled - ending the English occupation.

Question 3

captives

Answer 3

Bruce could exchange valuable captives. This was important because it swopped the Earl of Hereford for his wife, sister and daughter.

Question 4

Cambuskenneth Parliament

Answer 4

The victory at Bannockburn empowers Bruce to hold a parliament at Cambuskenneth in November 1314.

Important because it allowed Bruce to give the ultimatum to swithering nobles via the Disinherited declaration, that they back him or lose lands

Question 5

Attack on england

Answer 5

1315-26 Bruce was now free to attack England.

This demonstrated England was unable to defend their border. Particularly notable was the Battle of Old Byland in Yorkshire - a convincing victory deep into English territory and the recapture of Berwick in 1318

Question 6

Ireland

Answer 6

Similarly, Bruce was able to open up a new front in Ireland which was important because it forced Edward to divert troops which could otherwise have been used to fight Bruce.