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William Wallace: Initiator Of The Scottish Rebellion Against King Edward I

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William Wallace was the initiator of the Scottish rebellion against King Edward I, he served the rebellion loyally and wholeheartedly, and was executed as a traitor and a murderer by the hands of the English Empire. Some people see William Wallace as a hero, patriot, and a guardian by Scotland. However, England sees him in as something very different, using words like "traitor," and "thief" to describe him. It is believed that William Wallace was born around the 1270s C.E. in Elderslie in Renfrewshire into a family of humble blood. Not much is known about his youth, and there are some significant time periods of his life that have a dearth of reliable sources. History, in this case, has been reduced to guesswork. The history of England and Scotland's relationship is a plethora of power …show more content…

This noteworthy battle was the Battle of Stirling Bridge. The Battle of Stirling Bridge caused a tip in the Scottish Rebellion's favor. The result was a significant weakening of England's power over Scotland (BBC). Another major effect was that many Scottish men and women. Many were so moved by this battle as they saw hated officials from England driven out. The Scottish populations saw their churches gain power again. Castles that were once occupied by English troops were cleared of any English troops after this key battle (Gray). Though there is no clear date or year, it is believed that William Wallace was knighted in either 1297 or 1298 C.E. and given the title "Guardian of the Kingdom" in the name of John Balliol, the dethroned King of Scotland. The shocking defeat that England had suffered caused the English rally around Edward I. The Englishmen marched north with an army. Wallace's plan was to avoid confrontation and then gradually draw back from the action. William Wallace destroyed the Scottish countryside as he advanced, forcing Edward I to venture further and further into

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