Edward’s Steps to OVERLORDSHIP

•The Scots were shocked by Edward’s claims of overlordship

•The Scots were frightened to say no - Edward had an army

•They avoided giving Edward an answer by saying only a King could answer this

Taken control of the Isle of Man (part of the kingdom of Scotland)

Isle of ManAppointed the Bishop of Durham (English) as his representative in Scotland to help run the country

Edward I made it known to the Guardians he had.....

Step 1 - The ‘Competitors’

Edward spoke to these men and made them agree he was overlord of Scotland

Step 2 - Castles

Edward took control of Scotland’s castles until it was agreed who should be King

Step 3 - Guardians

Edward persuaded the Guardians to resign, he could then replace them

Step 4 - The Nobles

Edward made the nobles agree he was their overlord and promise to obey him