Scottish Wars of Independence - wallace as guardian

1. Scottish Wars of Independence
Wallace’s
time as
Guardian

2. In today’s class, I am learning to:
• Describe events during William
Wallace’s time as Guardian of
Scotland
Wallace’s time as Guardian

3. After leading the Scots to victory at the Battle of
Stirling Bridge, William Wallace was appointed as a
Guardian of Scotland.
Wallace’s time as Guardian

4. Wallace’s goal was
Guardian was to win
Scotland’s independence.
However he had lost the
support of Andrew de
Moray. Moray was also
made a Guardian after
Stirling Bridge, but he died
shortly after from injuries
sustained in battle.
Wallace’s time as Guardian

5. Wallace aimed to build
international support for
Scotland.
He wrote to other
European countries, asking
them to trade with
Scotland. This was because
having a stronger economy
would also let the Scots
build a strong army.
Wallace’s time as Guardian
‘Lubeck letter’, sent by Wallace to
German town of Lubeck

6. Wallace was also involved
in decisions affecting the
land of Scotland.
As Guardian he saw
himself as representative
of King John Balliol. He
assigned land and positions
to people, such as giving
Alexander Scrymgeour
land in Dundee.
Wallace’s time as Guardian

7. Wallace also engaged in
military actions during his
time as Guardian.
He led various attacks on
locations in the north of
England, including Carlisle
and Newcastle.
His army had a brutal
reputation in battles.
Wallace’s time as Guardian

8. Wallace was accused of
various atrocities,
including killing women,
children and even Holy
people like nuns.
This helped build English
support for action against
him. It led to King Edward
leading an army north into
Scotland.
Wallace’s time as Guardian