Succession Crisis

1. Succession Crisis We will be developing our knowledge of: Treaty of Birgham, 1290 Edward’s step to Overlordship

2. The Treaty of Birgham, 1290 • The Treaty of Birgham stated that Margaret, Maid of Norway (to be Queen of Scots) would marry Edward I’s son. • The Treaty stated that Scotland shall remain separate and divided from the Kingdom of England. • The Treaty also stated that Scotland shall keep her rights, laws, freedoms and customs. • A further point of the treaty was that all Scottish parliaments must be help in Scotland and nowhere else. • Finally, the ruler of Scotland and the ruler of England shall freely rule their own kingdoms.

3. Edward’s Steps to OVERLORDSHIP • The Scots were shocked by Edward’s claims of overlordship • The Scots were frightened to say no - Edward had an army • They avoided giving Edward an answer by saying only a King could answer this

4. Edward I made it known to the Guardians he had..... Taken control of the Isle of Man (part of the kingdom of Scotland) Appointed the Bishop of Durham (English) as his representative in Scotland to help run the country Isle of Man

5. ACTIVITY • You will be creating a revision booklet for the key question ‘Describe Edward I’s steps to Overlordship’. • You will have 6 minutes at each. • Maximum of 4 people at each. SUCCESS CRITERIA • Take careful note of all 5 steps • Make use of relevant headings for all 5 steps • Ensure you make use of the explanations/examples • Use pictures were relevant

6. DESCRIBE… Describe Edward’s steps to Overlordship. (6)

7. HOMEWORK: For Monday 20th May Describe the problems with Margaret, Maid of Norway. (5) Describe the Treaty of Birgham. (5)

8. Knowledge Check! • 2 reasons why the Scots asked for Edward’s help. • 2 reasons for the succession crisis • 2 terms of the Treaty of Birgham.