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Treaty of Arbroath

Treaty of Arbroath
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  • Treaty of Arbroath
  • Duration: 03:12
  • The Declaration of Arbroath led the Pope to prompt Scotland and England to start peace talks. Although the talks failed, the document remains important as it was the first to mention the responsibility a monarch had to the people. The letter also suggests that Bruce held the Independence of Scotland as of greater lasting importance than the reign of himself or his family. This clip has subtitles available in Flash.
  • Subject:

    History

       Topic:

    Scottish History

  • Keywords: excommunication, Declaration of Arbroath, Arbroath Abbey, church, pope, history, Wars of Independence, Robert the Bruce, Scotland, subtitled
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  • This clip could be used in the classroom to show how the story of Robert the Bruce has shaped Scottish society today. Students could discuss how the events of the past have an impact on their lives.
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  • Clip language : English
  • Aspect ratio : 16x9
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