overlord is the lord ranking above other lords in the feudal system, they ruled through their vassals, rather than direct rule

Britain is the name for England, Scotland, and Wales

conquest is to take control of foreign land by force

a Marcher lord was a noble appointed by the king of England to guard the border (known as the Welsh Marches) between England and Wales

paying homage is to publicly submit and swear an oath of fealty to someone above you in the feudal system

Edward I’s first campaign in Wales

History

In this unit, pupils saw how the British Isles were not permanently united under a single ruler during the medieval period. In the 'The English Civil War: what can pamphlets tell us about 17th century politics?', understanding that the British Isles was made up of different constituent parts will be important for appreciating foreign involvement in the English Civil War.

In 'The Vikings: how did Viking settlement change Britain?' pupils saw how there was resistance to English power from other parts of the British Isles. In this unit, pupils will deepen their understanding of resistance to English power which prevented the British Isles from becoming united in the medieval period.

In this unit, pupils learn about Edward I's campaign to conquer Wales and Scotland and bring both under English rule. They will analyse the reasons why Edward was unable to achieve his aim.

Edward I: What stopped Edward uniting all of Britain?

Edward was King of England but what title did he want to have for all of Britain?

between Llywelyn ap Gruffudd and the Anglo-Saxon kings 

between the Welsh princes, Marcher lords and the English king

How was power divided in Wales during the 13th century?

Which term best matches the definition 'to take control of foreign land by force'? 

Llywelyn ap Gruffudd conquers two-thirds of Wales  

Llywelyn refuses to pay homage to Edward I  

Edward I assembles a large army against Wales

Starting with the earliest, place these events in time order.

To become 'Rex totius Britanniae', King of all Britain, which of these countries did Edward I need to become king of?  

In 1277, Edward assembled the biggest army Wales had ever seen: 800 knights and 15 000 soldiers including 9000 Welsh rivals of Prince {{ }} ap Gruffudd.

What challenge did Edward I face once he was king?

in exchange for the expulsion of Jewish people 

Why did parliament agree to grant a tax in 1290?

hatred or cruel treatment directed at Jewish people

the group of landholders beneath the barons

Match the following words to their correct definitions.

Edward I was also known to his followers as {{ }}, due to his long legs.

“The king's word is the people's command.” 

“What touches all, should be approved by all.” 

Which of these did Edward state about law-making?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Edward I’s first campaign in Wales

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.