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Part A: The Wars of Independence, 1249–1328
Political change and military conflict arising from the Wars of Independence.
Themes: authority, conflict and identity.
Key issues and description of content
1 Alexander III and the succession problem 1286–92.
- the Guardians
- death of Margaret, Maid of Norway
- Scottish appeal to Edward I and Norham
- the Great Cause and Edward’s decision
2 John Balliol and Edward I 1292–96.
- Balliol’s rule
- Edward’s overlordship
- the Scottish response
- subjugation of Scotland, 1296
3 William Wallace and Scottish resistance.
- Scottish resistance, 1297–98
- roles of William Wallace and Andrew Murray
- victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge
- continuing Scottish resistance, 1298–1305
4 The rise and triumph of Robert Bruce.
- Bruce’s conflict with his Scottish opponents
- victory at the Battle of Bannockburn
- continuing hostilities, 1314–28
- the Treaties of Edinburgh/Northampton, 1328
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