Edward I's failure to unite all of Britain
I can explain what stopped Edward uniting all of Britain.
Edward I's failure to unite all of Britain
I can explain what stopped Edward uniting all of Britain.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Edward I had failures in his campaign to unify Britain.
- Edward I had successes in his campaign to unify Britain.
- Edward faced resistance from the Welsh and Scottish.
- The success of Scottish and Welsh resistance was affected by how united people were in resisting Edward.
Keywords
Brutality - brutality is behaviour that is very cruel or violent
Common misconception
There is a belief that Edward I's military strength alone was sufficient to ensure long-term control and unity of Britain.
Edward I's approach was often brutal leading to ongoing resistance and ultimately limiting his ability to achieve lasting unification.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
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