1. King John England V France, 1294
We will be deepening our knowledge of King John’s reign by exploring the War between England and France in 1294.

2. Vs Why did war break out? Edward ruled land in France.
In 1294 King Philip IV said Gascony was part of France and wanted Edward to pay homage for it. Vs

3. Vs Why did war break out? Edward refused to do homage.
King Philip decided to take the land from Edward
May 1294 England declared war on France. Vs

4. Effects on Scotland BUT In 1294 Edward asked:
King John
Ten Scottish earls
Sixteen Scottish barons
Fighting men
to join him in his war against France.
BUT
The Scots did not want this - they had no problem with France.

5. King John The Scots Rebellion
We will be deepening our knowledge of King John’s reign by exploring the Scots Rebellion.

6. The Scots Rebellion In 1295 the Scots faced 3 main problems…
They had all agreed that Edward was Overlord.
King John could not stand up to Edward.
Scotland was not strong enough to fight Edward on her own.

7. Problem 1
Nobles had all agreed that Edward was
Overlord.
Solution
They asked the Pope to cancel all agreements
made with Edward
They said King Edward had bullied them into making agreement
= The Pope had these agreements cancelled

8. King John would not stand up to Edward
Problem 2
King John would not stand up to Edward
Solution
The nobles (led by the Comyn’s) declared Balliol incompetent to rule.
‘Community of the Realm’ (Stirling, 1295) elected 12 men to help rule - The Council of Twelve.
Similar to the Guardians - 4 earls, 4 bishops, 4 barons.

9. The Council of Twelve sent a letter to Edward stating that he had…
Caused harm to the liberties of ourselves and our kingdom by summoning us outside our realm at the mere beck and call of anybody

10. Scotland was not strong enough to fight Edward on her own.
Problem 3
Scotland was not strong enough to fight
Edward on her own.
Solution
October 1295 the Scots made a Treaty with King Philip IV; ‘The Auld Alliance’
The Auld Alliance stated:
1. Scotland and France would help each
other against Edward.
2. Neither country would make a
separate peace with Edward.
If the foresaid king of England personally leaves his land of England…while the war lasts… the said king of Scotland with all his power shall see to it that he invades the land of England as widely and deeply as he can

11. Edward was furious and saw this as a declaration of war