Wars of Scottish Independence facts for kids
The Wars of Scottish Independence were a series of military campaigns fought between Scotland and England in the late 13th and early 14th centuries.
The First War (1296–1328) began with the English invasion of Scotland in 1296, and ended with the signing of the Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton in 1328. The Second War (1332–1357) began with the English-supported invasion of Edward Balliol and the 'Disinherited' in 1332, and ended around 1357 with the signing of the Treaty of Berwick.
The wars were part of a great national crisis for Scotland and the period became one of the most important moments in the nation's history. At the end of both wars, Scotland still was a free and independent nation, which was her main aim throughout the conflict. The wars were also important for other reasons, such as the emergence of the longbow as a key weapon in mediaeval warfare.
Important Figures
Scotland
England
Battles
Battle of Bannockburn
The Battle of Bannockburn (23–24 June 1314) was an important Scottish victory. It was the decisive battle in the First War of Scottish Independence. In this battle, the Scottish king Robert the Bruce defeated the English king Edward II.
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Images for kids
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Edward I and Edward, Prince of Wales
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The dethroned King John, whom a Scottish chronicler dubbed 'toom tabard' ('empty coat')
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Notable figures from the first War of Independence as depicted by the Victorian artist William Hole
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Bannockburn Monument plaque
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Edward III invades Scotland, from an edition of Froissart's Chronicles
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David II (lower left) captured at Neville's Cross, from an edition of Froissart's Chronicles
See also
In Spanish: Guerras de independencia de Escocia para niños
