Flashcards on First War of Scottish Independence
First War of Scottish Independence: Key Leaders & Battles
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Scottish Wars of Independence
10 cards
Card 1
Question: Who led the Scottish revolt in the north by 1297?
Answer: Andrew Moray
Card 2
Question: Who led the Scottish revolt in the south and became a focal point of the uprising by 1297?
Answer: William Wallace
Card 3
Question: What event did William Wallace carry out in May 1297?
Answer: He attacked Lanark Castle and killed the English Sheriff of Lanark.
Card 4
Question: What characterized William Wallace's leadership during the revolt?
Answer: His ability to motivate and effectively command his forces.
Card 5
Question: What significant victory did William Wallace achieve on 11 September 1297?
Answer: A tactical victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge against a numerically superior English force.
Card 6
Question: What happened to William Wallace after his brief period of de facto leadership?
Answer: He faced defeat at Falkirk, was betrayed and captured in 1305, and executed later that year.
Card 7
Question: How did William Wallace's execution affect his legacy?
Answer: His brutal execution did not extinguish his legacy; he became a symbol of Scottish resistance.
Card 8
Question: Who became Scotland's leader following Wallace's death?
Answer: Robert the Bruce, the heir to the Earl of Carrick.
Card 9
Question: What major victory did Robert the Bruce achieve and when?
Answer: He led the Scottish forces to victory at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314.
Card 10
Question: Why was the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314 important?
Answer: It was vital in confirming Scotland's sovereignty, which lasted for the next three centuries.