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Scottish context: The Wars of Independence, 1286-1328
Quick questions on Edward I's overlordship and the conquest of 1296 - SQA National 5 History
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What is edward's treatment of King John?Show answer
Edward used his position as overlord to undermine John's authority from the start. He insisted that Scots dissatisfied with their king's justice could appeal over John's head to Edward's courts in England, which made John look powerless. He summoned John to appear before him like any other vassal. Worst of all, he demanded that Scotland provide money and military service for his French war, treating the kingdom as a resource to be drained.
What is the alliance with France?Show answer
In 1295 the Scottish nobility effectively took power out of John's weak hands and made a defensive alliance with France, Edward's enemy, agreeing to support one another against England. This treaty, the start of the long Franco-Scottish friendship later called the Auld Alliance, was a direct challenge to Edward. From his point of view, his vassal kingdom had now sided with his enemy, which he regarded as rebellion that had to be crushed.
What is q1?Show answer
Give two ways Edward I undermined King John Balliol's authority. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
What was the Auld Alliance, and when was it first made? [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Why did Edward I allow the brutal sack of Berwick in 1296? [2 marks]
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