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Reasons for Scottish Prosperity... |
-Ships, built in Inverness, were used to carry troops on Crusade. -Berwick's wool trade flourished and brought in a lot of silver, so much so that Alexander could build several monasteries and castles. -Increase of wool being exported to Flanders Beligum). -Alexander profited from the absence of adult tenants for long periods in the earldoms of Carrick, Angus, Atholl and Fife (profits used to support the King and his family). -Aberdeen's ports were increasingly important they were open to the North Sea.
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Control of the Highlands and Islands... |
-When Alexander III took the throne, the western isles belonged to Norway. -Alex gained back the Isles after a short battle on the 1st and 2nd of October, 1263. -He then claimed the Isle of Man, Ross, Caithness and Skye. His show of power forces the nobles to surrender to the Scottish King. |
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Relationship with England... |
-Alex married Margaret, daughter of Henry III, during the summer of 1251. Thus creating a strong tie between the two countries. -Alex demonstrated his independent nature in reprimanding Henry for the failure to pay dowry regularly. -Additionally, when Edward I succeeded the English throne in 1272, Alex refused to acknowledge homage to him for the Kingdom of Scotland. |
