RESULTS OF WARS OF INDEPENDENCE POWERPOINT ACTIVITES
Results of Wars of Independence PowerPoint activities
Activity 1
How important was the Battle of Bannockburn in helping Scotland achieve its
overall victory?
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First of all think about what the Battle achieved.
What does the slide say about the post-Battle situation?
Compare this to the other events described in the PowerPoint.
Jot down your findings in a paragraph.
Now consider this:
 Some historians have argued that Bannockburn, while being an important
battle, had little to do with the Bruce achieving his ultimate victory in the
wars.
 Do you agree with these historians? Give some reasons for your answer.
How did Bruce achieve his goals?
Activity 2
Use the following table to organise your thoughts on how Bruce achieved his
goal. Remember, you can get additional information elsewhere on the website
to flesh out your answers.
Military actions
Diplomatic actions
What did Robert Bruce do to
achieve independence?
Questions
 Which do you think was more important in achieving independence:
Bruce’s military or diplomatic actions? Explain your answer.
 Were English weaknesses more important than Bruce’s achievements?
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Activity 3
Look at the final slide.
 Do you believe that through the Treaty of Edinburgh Robert Bruce
achieved everything he hoped to achieve when he rebelled in 1306? Give
several reasons for your answer.
 Once you have made your decision you should prepare to share your
findings with others. Create a presentation to share with your friends your
opinions about the Treaty of Edinburgh, and whether or not you believe
Bruce was a successful king. Use images and information from this
website to make your presentation interesting and informative.
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