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Problems with Margaret, Maid of Norway…

Problems with Margaret, Maid of Norway…. 4. Many nobles just wanted the throne for themselves! Nobles such as Bruce and Balliol wanted to become King so did not want her to rule – worry that they would start a civil war in attempt to gain throne. She was female!

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Problems with Margaret, Maid of Norway…

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  1. Problems with Margaret, Maid of Norway… 4. Many nobles just wanted the throne for themselves! Nobles such as Bruce and Balliol wanted to become King so did not want her to rule – worry that they would start a civil war in attempt to gain throne. She was female! It was believed that women could not lead an army into battle. 3. She would need a husband! Choosing a Scottish noble could lead to civil war as nobles would be jealous of the one chosen. If she married a foreign Prince his country may control Scotland. 2. She was too young to rule! She may die before reaching 18. She would need guardians to rule on her behalf… people worried this would lead to disputes.

  2. The Scone Parliament, 1286 Important Nobles met at Scone and agreed: 1. Margaret, Maid of Norway would be their Queen 2. To elect 6 Guardians to govern Scotland till Margaret was old enough Scone 3. To keep peace in Scotland

  3. Edward I of England The Guardians ask his help to keep peace in Scotland... WHY???

  4. Good Christian King: Bishops thought could maintain peace and order. Edward passed strong laws which controlled England. He could help prevent law and order problems in Scotland. WHY ASK FOR EDWARD’S HELP? People thought Edward would stop civil war breaking out between nobles who each wanted to the throne. Controlled Wales, Ireland, large areas of France. He showed a keen interest in Scotland. The Maid’s great uncle: so could help Scotland… Many nobles had land in England, so looked to Edward for help.

  5. Why was there a succession crisis? With a partner, you will read through each cause of the succession crisis and rank each from most to least important – in a diamond 6 formation. Upon your decisions, we will discuss as a class and place each into the agreed ranking.

  6. HOMEWORK: For tomorrow… Describe the problems with Margaret, Maid of Norway. (5)

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