a guerilla or ‘small war’ group is a small military force which make unexpected attacks on a larger army

an outlaw is a person who has broken the law and who lives separately from the other parts of society because they want to escape punishment

a schiltrom is a military tactic which involved using long spears to protect soldiers from cavalry charges

a causeway is a raised path, especially across a wet area

chainmail is a material made of small metal rings that have been joined together to make protective armour

Scottish resistance to Edward I’s rule

History

Pupils will need to understand the context of the 'Auld Alliance' to see how relations between western European powers changed as a result of the Reformation.

Pupils will have an understanding of medieval kingship. They will also have an understanding of conquest and warfare, particularly from their studies of the Norman Conquest and the Crusades.

Edward I: What stopped Edward uniting all of Britain?

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Which Scottish knight helped lead the Scottish resistance to several victories against the English?

What event prevented Edward I from launching another invasion of Scotland in 1307?

Which word describes a military tactic involving long spears to protect soldiers from cavalry charges?

William Wallace defeats the English forces at the Battle of Stirling Bridge 

Edward I defeats the Scots at the Battle of Falkirk 

Robert the Bruce continues the Scottish resistance at Bannockburn

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

the English army was made up of English soldiers only

the English army mainly included French mercenaries

the English army included Welsh and some Scottish soldiers

Which of the following best describes the make-up of the English army in battles against the Scottish resistance?

The Battle of {{}} was a crucial victory for William Wallace and boosted Scottish resistance.

Scotland’s rulers swore allegiance to Edward 

Scottish kings often married English royalty

Scottish kings had previously ruled England

Why did Edward believe he could unite England and Scotland? 

he brutally sacked Berwick, killing thousands 

he brutally sacked Northumbria, burning the castle

How did Edward respond to the Scottish rebellion in 1296?

a formal promise to be loyal to a monarch 

Match the following keywords with their definition.

Fill in the blank with the correct missing word: The Scots began an alliance with {{}}, known as the ‘Auld Alliance’, and invaded northern England. 

further resistance and anger among the Scots 

peaceful relations between Scotland and England 

What was a direct result of Edward's rule over Scotland?

What did Edward do to symbolize his dominance over Scotland?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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

Scottish resistance to Edward I’s rule

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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