heavy-handed is using too much force in dealing with someone

treason is to betray one’s country, government or leader

a vassal is someone below someone else in the feudal system

being hanged, drawn, and quartered is an execution where the person was hanged until nearly dead, cut down, disembowelled and cut into pieces

to dominate is to have control over a place or person

Welsh revolt and Edward I’s conquest of Wales

History

Pupils will need to understand the context of the 'Auld Alliance' to see how relations between western European powers changed as a result of the Reformation.

Pupils will have an understanding of medieval kingship. They will also have an understanding of conquest and warfare, particularly from their studies of the Norman Conquest and the Crusades.

Edward I: What stopped Edward uniting all of Britain?

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

What did Edward I believe about the relationship between England and Wales?

Which of these individuals or groups assisted Edward I in his war of conquest against the Welsh revolt of 1282? 

using too much force in dealing with someone

to betray one’s country, government or leader

Match the following words to the correct definitions.

Edward I began building castles surrounding Llywelyn and Dafydd's lands. 

Llywelyn's death at the Battle of Irfon Bridge.

Edward I’s son was given the title ‘Prince of Wales’.

Starting with the earliest, place these events in time order:

All Welsh people supported Llywelyn ap Gruffudd against Edward.

Edward I had no Welsh support in his campaign. 

Many Welsh princes and soldiers cooperated with Edward I.

The Welsh resistance was solely led by Llywelyn and Dafydd.  

Which statement most closely describes Welsh support for Edward I?

Seeing that the revolt had spread across Wales, Edward decided to launch a war of conquest. Instead of ruling through {{}} as overlord, he wanted direct control over Wales - to be the King of Wales. 

He refused to renew his homage to Edward I. 

What did Llywelyn ap Gruffudd's do after Edward I became king of England?

a collective name for England, Scotland and Wales 

noble appointed by the English king to guard the Welsh border

to publicly submit and swear an oath of fealty

Match the following key words to their definitions:

In the early tenth century, the Anglo-Saxon King Athelstan had used the title ‘Rex Totius Britanniae’, or ‘King of all {{ }}’ on his coins.

Llywelyn gained more territories, apart from the Marcher lordships. 

Llywelyn lost all his conquered territories, apart from Gwynedd.

Llywelyn paid homage and accepted Edward I as his overlord. 

What was the outcome of Edward I's first campaign in Wales? 

Edward I stopped the Welsh army from being able to access its main supply of food. What was the food and where in Wales did it come from?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz