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The Great Cause and Edwards Decision

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November 1292, after over a year of political debate and arguments, Edward 1 announced that John Balliol had a better claim and woukd become king of Scotland.
What happened on November 1292?
Balliol was chosen for a number of reasons.
Who was chosen for a number of reasons?
1. He was a land holder in Scotland, England and France so was a connection between the countries.
What was the first reason Balliol was chosen?
2. He was a descendant from the eldest of Earl of David-legitimate inheritance always passed down line, a practice in inheritance law known as 'Prigmogeniture'
What was the second reasons Balliol was chosen?
3. It was acknowledged that his claim was the strongest legally-Edward an expert in law would have recognised this.
What was the third reason Balliol was chosen?
It was an unusual decision for Edward.
What was unusual?
Balliol was the last of the claimants to acknowledge his overlordship and Bruce was one of the first.
Who was he last claimant to accept Edwards overlordship?
Bruce and many of the other competitors were from noble families who were rivals if the Balliols.
Who was from noble families?
John Balliol would have a difficult time in ruining his new kingdom as he had already accepted Edward as his overlord.
Who would have a difficult time?
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