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Scottish context: The Wars of Independence, 1286-1328
Quick questions on The Declaration of Arbroath and the Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton - SQA National 5 History
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What is continued war after Bannockburn?Show answer
Bannockburn secured Bruce's throne, but England did not give up its claim. To force a settlement, Bruce went on the offensive, sending Scottish armies to raid deep into the north of England. These raids caused great destruction and forced the English to pay for protection, putting steady pressure on England to come to terms. Bruce understood that only sustained pressure, not a single victory, would make England negotiate.
What is the Declaration of Arbroath, 1320?Show answer
In 1320 a group of Scottish nobles and barons sent a letter to the Pope, now known as the Declaration of Arbroath. It asked the Pope to recognise Scotland's independence and Robert Bruce as its rightful king, and to press Edward II to leave Scotland in peace. It argued that Scotland had always been a free kingdom. Its most famous passage declared that the Scots would never submit to English rule while a hundred of them remained alive, and even said they would replace Bruce if he ever gave in to England, framing independence as belonging to the community of the realm, not just the king.
What is q1?Show answer
What was the Declaration of Arbroath, and to whom was it sent? [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Why did Bruce continue to raid northern England after Bannockburn? [2 marks]
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What did the Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton (1328) achieve? [2 marks]
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