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William Wallace. Early Life. Fought villagers at Ayr. Imprisoned and nearly starved. When released, formed a gang and attacked English sympathizers. May 1297. Killed one of Edward I’s knights. August 1297. Attacked English Garrisons between the rivers Forth and Tay. September 1297.
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Early Life • Fought villagers at Ayr. • Imprisoned and nearly starved. • When released, formed a gang and attacked English sympathizers.
May 1297 • Killed one of Edward I’s knights.
August 1297 • Attacked English Garrisons between the rivers Forth and Tay.
September 1297 • The Battle of Sterling Bridge.
October 1297 • Invaded Northumberland and Cumberland
October 1297 • Receives the title of Knight.
Edward I “Longshanks” Also nicknamed the “Hammer of the Scots”
March 1298 • Edward I returns from France.
July 1298 • Battle of Falkirk, Scots lose.
1303 • France and England agree to a tentative peace. • Edward focuses his attention on the Scottish problem.
August 5, 1305 • Wallace is arrested for treason.
August 23,1305 • Wallace was executed.
Robert the Bruce • Follower of Wallace. • Re-organizes the Scottish rebellion and win the freedom of the Scots.