Edward I and Scotland
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe Edward I’s first campaign in Scotland in 1296.
Key learning points
- In 1292 Edward became overlord of Scotland.
- Many Scots resisted Edward’s rule and invaded northern England.
- Edward believed he could unite England and Scotland because many Scottish leaders cooperated with Edward.
- Edward responded brutally to the Scottish rebellion.
- Edward’s rule placed more demands on the Scots and created further resistance.
Keywords
Allegiance - showing allegiance is to be loyal to a lord or monarch
Sack - to sack a settlement is to attack it with much destruction and steal things from it
Oath of fealty - an oath of fealty is a formal promise to be loyal to a monarch
Common misconception
Edward I always intended to conquer Scotland and add it to his kingdom.
Edward I's initial aim was to have the Scottish pay him homage as their overlord.
Teacher tip
Have students write diary entries from the perspective of a Scottish leader who cooperated with Edward, expressing thoughts on uniting England and Scotland, and the challenges faced.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Why did the Welsh revolt against English rule in 1282?
Q2.What happened to Llywelyn ap Gruffudd after his Welsh revolt was defeated?
Q3.Fill in the blank with the correct missing word: The different Welsh kingdoms shared a common and customs which were distinct from England's.
Q4.In January 1283, Dafydd was charged with treason and became one of the first people to be executed by a horrific new method: later known as being hanged, drawn and ...
Q5.Edward I built castles to enforce the English conquest of Wales. What was Edward I's strategy to maintain control over Wales after the revolt?
Q6.What was the reaction of Welsh families to the extension of English common law across Wales?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What significant event occurred in 1292 regarding the Scottish succession crisis?
Q2.Why did many Scots resist Edward I's rule as overlord?
Q3.What does the term 'oath of fealty' mean?
Q4.Starting with the earliest, place these events in time order.
Q5.What were Edward I's initial intentions towards Scotland?
Q6.Fill in the blank with the correct missing word: Scotland had an experienced government and ...
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