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May 2, 1100
Scotland Emerges
The kingdom of Alba emerges, its importance is that it is the first Settlement of Scotland. -
May 2, 1296
Fight for Scotland
King Edward the first invades Scotland. In 1297 William Wallace and Andrew de Moray combine forces to defeat the invading England force. -
May 2, 1320
The Declaration of Arbroath
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UChGq43b_lM The declaration of Arbroath is written declaring Scotland as an independent nation. This is considered to be the most important document in Scottish history. Some even believe that this document influenced Thomas Jefferson writing the declaration of independence for America. -
May 2, 1513
Alliance with France
Scotlands alliance with France, leading to disaster as the Scottish warriors are slaughtered along with the Scottish King James the 4th. In the Battle of Flodden Field -
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Civil War
Scotland has a civil war between the Scottish Royalist (people who supported King Charles) and the Covenanters who have been ruling Scotland since 1639. The Royalists enjoyed victory at first but were eventually defeated. -
Unity
The act of Union merges Scotland and England creating a single parliament. -
First Golf Club
The honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers is founded, the oldest golf club in the world. This group made 13 rules of golf for competition for a trophy. -
The First Steam Boat
The Scottish inventor, William Symington, creates the first steam boat. -
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First World War
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEQKC2RU6-U Scotland plays a big role in the first world war Sending 690,000 men to the front lines where 74,000 die and 150,000 are wounded. -
Westminster
The scottish national party receives its first seat in Westminster. The Westminster system is a democratic system based on politics of the UK.(In the picture is the build used for this system)
