the role of William Wallace and the Scots resistance to Edward I, 1297-1305.

Who did William Wallace kill to start his rebellion?

Wallace killed William Heselrig, the English sherif of Lanark.

Who did Wallace lead in his resistance movement in the south-west of Scotland?

Wallace led a resistance movement amongst commoners in the south-west of Scotland, possibly backed by Scottish nobles.

Who did Wallace and Sir William Douglas attempt to kill during their attack on Scone?

Wallace, accompanied by Sir William Douglas, led an attack on Scone and attempted to kill the English Sheriff William Ormesby.

What places did Wallace attack during his rebellion?

Wallace led attacks on castles and an assault on Dundee.

What sparked local resistance to English rule in Scotland?

There was localised resistance to the English administration in Scotland, especially Cressingham’s attempts to raise taxes.

Who led a revolt in the south-west of Scotland before surrendering at Irvine?

Robert Wishart, Robert Bruce and James Stewart led a revolt in the south-west of Scotland before surrendering at Irvine.

Where did Andrew Murray lead resistance against Edward’s rule in the North?

Andrew Murray led resistance against Edward’s rule in the North. Murray raised his standard at Avoch, in the Black Isle and led a guerrilla campaign, capturing Urquhart, Inverness, Elgin, Duffus, Banff and Aberdeen castles. By August 1297 Murray had succeeded in driving out the English garrison’s north of Dundee.

Who led the Scottish army to victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge?

Wallace along with Andrew Murray led the Scottish army to victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge, 11th September 1297.

Who proclaimed Scotland’s freedom from English rule in the Lubeck Letter?

Wallace and Moray resisted by proclaiming Scotland’s freedom from English rule in the Lubeck Letter of 11 October 1297.

What did Wallace do after the defeat at Falkirk and the end of his time as Guardian?

Wallace continued to play a part in the Scottish resistance after the defeat at Falkirk, 1298 and the end of his period as Guardian. It is believed Wallace travelled to the court of Philip IV and later to Rome on diplomatic missions to petition the release of King John.

Who governed most of Scotland in the name of King John during the war with France?

The Guardians governed most of Scotland in the name of King John. Between 1300 and 1303, due to the war with France, Edward campaigned in Scotland only briefly and only succeeded in controlling the southeast of Scotland.

Where did Wallace carry out guerrilla activity after rejoining the resistance?

Wallace rejoined the resistance in 1303 and was involved in further guerrilla activity in Annandale, Liddesdale and Cumberland.

Who rebelled against the MacDonalds in the Western Isles?

There was a rebellion of the McDougal family against the MacDonalds in the Western Isles.

Who were named joint Guardians and continued the resistance against Edward I?

John Comyn and Robert Bruce were named joint Guardians and carried on the resistance to Edward I.

Who continued to resist Edward I, with Bruce playing a part until one point and Comyn until his surrender?

Bruce continued to play a part in the Scottish resistance until 1302. Comyn continued to resist until his surrender in 1304.

How did Wallace continue to resist English rule until his betrayal and death?

Wallace resisted the English until his betrayal and death in 1305