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Edward I and Scotland
I can describe Edward I’s first campaign in Scotland in 1296.
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Year 7
Edward I and Scotland
I can describe Edward I’s first campaign in Scotland in 1296.
Lesson details
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.
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.
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
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.
Teacher tip
Content guidance
- Contains conflict or violence.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested.
Licence
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6 Questions
Q1.
Why did the Welsh revolt against English rule in 1282?
religious differences between Wales and England
enforcement of English language on the Welsh people
Q2.
What happened to Llywelyn ap Gruffudd after his Welsh revolt was defeated?
he was exiled and forced to live in France
he surrendered and was imprisoned in the Tower of London
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?
granting independence to Welsh kingdoms
offering peace treaties
promoting Welsh culture
Q6.
What was the reaction of Welsh families to the extension of English common law across Wales?
all families rejected it as a sign of conquest
all families welcomed it for economic benefits
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6 Questions
Q1.
What significant event occurred in 1292 regarding the Scottish succession crisis?
Edward I invaded Scotland
Margaret the Maid of Norway died
Q2.
Why did many Scots resist Edward I's rule as overlord?
Edward made an alliance between England and France
Q3.
What does the term 'oath of fealty' mean?
a formal declaration of war
a pledge to protect the church
Q4.
Starting with the earliest, place these events in time order.
Q5.
What were Edward I's initial intentions towards Scotland?
he intended to conquer Scotland and add it to his kingdom
he wanted to marry into the Scottish royal family
Q6.
Fill in the blank with the correct missing word: Scotland had an experienced government and ...
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