Deck Flashcards
(49 cards)
Which town did King Alexander III die near to?
Kinghorn
How many children did Alexander have?
Three children - Alexander had two sons and one daughter.
Why did many nobles think Margaret should not be queen?
Margaret was too young to rule by herself and would need a regent.
When was the Treaty of Birgham made?
The Treaty was agreed in 1290 between Scotland and England.
Where did the Maid of Norway die?
She died in Orkney. She had set sail from Norway and taken ill on the ship.
Where did Edward meet the Scots in 1291?
Norham Castle. Edward had travelled to the border after the Guardians requested his help.
Who had the most chance of being chosen as the new King?
Robert Bruce and John Balliol as they were closest family members to Alexander III.
What did the Competitors have to do before Edward would choose a new Scottish King?
They had to accept him as their overlord promising him loyalty. They would become his vassals.
For what reason did Edward pick the new king?
John Balliol was descended from the eldest daughter of the royal family, so technically the next in line.
Where was King John crowned?
He was crowned at Scone, where Scottish coronations were held.
Which country did Edward I go to war with in 1294?
He went to war with France to protect his lands there.
What action did the Twelve Guardians take?
They sent messengers to the French King for help.
Edward I invaded Scotland in which year?
Edward I invaded Scotland in 1296, after returning from France.
Which Scottish town was ransacked in 1296?
Edward attacked Berwick first in March, 1296.
Where was the Scottish Army defeated in 1296?
Dunbar
Why did King John become known as Toom Tabard?
Edward removed John’s Royal Badge from his robes. This earned John the nickname Empty Coat. He had lost his royal power.
Why did Edward take the Stone of Scone to England?
He removed the Stone of Scone to stop any future Scottish rulers being crowned.
What was the Ragman Roll?
The Ragman Roll was a document whereby all Scottish nobles swore a personal oath of loyalty to Edward I.
Where did Andrew Moray begin his rebellion?
Andrew Moray began his rebellion in the north-east. This is where his family held land.
William Wallace began his rebellion by killing which person?
Wallace killed Heselrig, the English Sheriff of Lanark.
Where was the Scottish Army before the battle of Stirling Bridge?
The Scottish Army were positioned on the Abbey Craig hill.
Why did Stirling bridge cause the English problems?
The bridge was narrow and soldiers could only cross in small numbers. This left the English soldiers exposed to attack.
When did the Scottish Army attack at Stirling?
They attacked when some had crossed the bridge, trapping the English between them and the river.
Why was Wallace forced to fight at Falkirk?
Wallace’s men had had enough of hiding from the English. If he had kept hiding, he may have lost the support of his men. He could have fled north with his army but he chose to fight Edward at Falkirk.
