Teach SQA Nat 5 The Wars of Independence, 1286–1328, no prep needed!
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Part 1: The Wars of Independence, 1286–1328
A study of the development of national identity and consciousness through the Anglo-Scottish wars of the 13th and 14th centuries, illustrating the themes of authority, conflict and identity.
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The succession problem, 1286–1292
- Scotland 1286–92: the succession problem following the death of Alexander III; the Scottish response — Treaty of Birgham; the death of the Maid of Norway; the Scottish appeal to Edward I — the decision at Norham; Bruce versus Balliol, the Great Cause and Edward’s choice.
Balliol and Edward I 1292–1296
- Edward as overlord of Scotland; the Scottish response; the Anglo-French war and the Franco-Scottish Treaty; the subjugation of Scotland; the sack of Berwick; the defeat of Balliol; the imposition of Edward’s authority.
William Wallace, 1296–1305
- William Wallace: the reasons for and the progress of his rebellion; his victory at Stirling and its effects on Scots and on Scotland; Wallace as Guardian; the battle of Falkirk and the reasons for its failure; impact of the defeat.
Robert Bruce, 1306–1328
- Robert Bruce: the ambitions of the Bruces; Robert’s conflict with and victory over Scottish opponents; his victory over the English including at Bannockburn; reasons for his success; Declaration of Arbroath — the Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton, 1328.
References for Part 1: The Wars of Independence, 1286–1328
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