Defeat at Falkirk and continuing Scottish resistance - description of content - WW

Question 1

Bruce and Comyn

Answer 1

Bruce and Comyn were appointed guardians.

This was important as it briefly provided leadership but Scottish resistance was marred by in-fighting

Question 2

Guardians and sterling castle

Answer 2

1299 - pockets of Scottish resistance continued - Guardians briefly capture Stirling Castle.

This was important because it showed Scottish resistance was unlikely ever to be fully quashed, even where Scotland had been defeated in battle, and had lost their talismanic leader.

Question 3

Caerlaverock.

Answer 3

1300 - English capture strategically important castle of Caerlaverock.

This was important because it forced the Scottish army had to flee to avoid destruction.

Question 4

Land devised

Answer 4

Edward divided Scottish land amongst his supporters.

This was important because the English re-established control over southern Scotland by establishing strengthened garrisons at strategic strongholds

Question 5

Wallace after falkirk

Answer 5

1305 New Guardians chosen.

Important because they planned to attack Roxburgh castle, but Edward’s pre-emptive attack forced them to retreat to their own lands and organise their defences. 1305 New Guardians chosen.

Question 6

Wallaces execution

Answer 6

1305 Wallace was betrayed, captured and executed in 1305.

This was important because Wallace retained symbolic importance to some Scots, and became an inspirational martyr due to his defiance by refusing to acknowledge Edward as his overlord.