What do the following primary sources tell us about English views of the Scots and the Scots' views of themselves? Please write a DBQ.
In the early 14th Century, the Scottish and English were constantly butting heads, and had very demeaning views on each due to this conflict. The English viewed the Scots as inferior and the Scots them viewed themselves as greater because of this.
The English then labeled the Scottish war-hero William Wallace as an evil man, murderer, and felon. Then they represent his form of battle as him leaving his fellow Scots to be slaughtered, with him running from the scene. They specifically word the deeds that William Wallace has committed to seem as if he did them for no reason, and disregarded that he was fighting for Scottish freedom against the English.
Robert the Bruce was viewed similarly as William Wallace, being misjudged and having his endeavors viewed as evil, malicious acts done, without proper motives. The ways that the English worded these statements creates a hatred for the Scots, which would be a common theme among the English.
Now, with as much as the English despised the Scottish and viewed them as savages, the Scots viewed themselves as great people. They believed that had the right to rule and govern themselves, they would not be second-class citizens to the English.
Be very specific -- explain what you mean by "inferior", as their are obviously different grades of this. Also, in your thesis, you don't want to use colloquialisms like "butt heads"; rather, give direct examples of conflict.
ReplyDelete