Golden Age
What was the name of the king?
Alexander III
How did he die?
Fell of a cliff
Who was given rule of Scotland while waiting for her to grow up?
The Guardians
Who won the right to rule?
John Balliol
When was Balliol crowned king?
1292
Who is at the top of a Medieval Feudal pyramid?
God
When did he die?
1286
Who did the Guardians ask for help from?
Edward I
Who were the main 2 competitors?
John Balliol and Robert Bruce
Who did Balliol make an alliance with which upset England?
France
What religion was Scotland?
Catholic/Christian
Who was the heir after Alexander II died?
Margaret the Maid of Norway
Name the three problems with the maid of Norway
3 years old
Finding a suitable husband
Female - can't lead battles or warfare
Why might Robert Bruce have a stronger claim?
He had been named heir by Alexander II before Alexander III was born
What title was he given after he was stripped of his throne?
Toom Tabard
Why did the golden age end?
Alexander III died
Who was the king returning to?
The Queen in Kinghorn
What was the treaty of Birgham ensuring for Scotland after the Maid married Prince Edward?
Independence from England/Scotland remained its own kingdom
Who did they have to be related to?
Earl of Huntingdon
What did Edward remove from Scotland?
Stone of Scone, Crown Jewels, government papers
What was 1 sign of the golden age in Scotland?
Flourishing trade
Stable territory
Secure borders
Peace
Good order in towns
Land prospered
How old was he when he died?
44
Which year did the maid die?
1290
What did they have to do to be eligible for the throne?
Swear fealty to Kind Edward I of England. Giving control of Scotland to Edward as Overlord.
When did Balliol lose his throne?
1296