Wallace's Reason For Leaving Scotland

After resigning his position as Guardian of the Kingdom, Wallace went abroad to seek diplomatic assistance.Wallace traveled throughout Europe in search of help from powerful countries. Wallace even went to France seeking an alliance against England. It was after Wallace and France formed an alliance that Wallace returned to Scotland. It appeared as though Wallace’s efforts had worked when Wallace and France agreed to align themselves against England. Because of this Wallace chose to return to Scotland, knowing that help would soon come. Unfortunately for Wallace and Scotland, different plans had already taken effect. Shortly after Wallace left, France needed the help of Edward to suppress a revolt in Flanders, and withdrew its support of Scotland. …show more content…
Wallace was the only one opposed. By now it had become very obvious that Wallace and the Scottish nobles had major differences in their opinions of the English. To Wallace, they were the enemy. He refused to compromise and denied their rule in any form. The nobles were more accepting, willing to obey Edward when it seemed to serve their purpose. Wallace's refusal to accept english rule resulted in a complete lack of support among the nobles, making him a concern they didn’t want to deal with any longer.. Officially declared an outlaw, Wallace's life was up for grabs, meaning anyone could legally kill him without a trial. Wallace traveled abroad seeking diplomatic assistance, returned to Scotland after forming an alliance with France, and France didn’t hold on to their treaty with