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Battle of Falkirk Fact-Matching Game

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The Battle of Falkirk (1298) was a significant event in Scottish history, where the forces of William Wallace faced off against the English army led by King Edward I.

  • William Wallace’s army consisted mainly of infantry and faced a heavily armored English cavalry.
  • The English army utilized longbowmen to devastating effect, causing heavy casualties among the Scottish forces.
  • Despite initial success, Wallace’s army was ultimately defeated, leading to a setback in the Scottish rebellion against English rule.

Game Details: a fact-matching game where you piece together important information fragments. Use spells for hints and extra time!

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  • The Battle of Falkirk took place on July 22, 1298.
  • It was a major battle in the First War of Scottish Independence.
  • The English forces, led by King Edward I, defeated the Scottish forces led by William Wallace.
  • The Scottish forces were heavily outnumbered by the English.
  • The battle resulted in a decisive victory for the English.
  • The Scottish casualties were high, with thousands killed or captured.
  • After the battle, William Wallace resigned as Guardian of Scotland.
  • The Battle of Falkirk marked a turning point in the war, with English dominance increasing.
  • The English army used longbows to devastating effect during the battle.
  • King Edward I of England personally led his troops at the Battle of Falkirk.
  • The Scottish forces were disorganized and poorly equipped compared to the English.
  • The Battle of Falkirk resulted in the capture of several Scottish nobles.
  • The defeat at Falkirk led to a period of relative English control over Scotland.
  • The English victory at Falkirk was seen as a blow to Scottish morale.
  • The Battle of Falkirk is depicted in the film 'Braveheart' although inaccurately.
  • The battle site is now marked by a memorial stone in Scotland.
  • The Battle of Falkirk was one of the largest battles of the First War of Scottish Independence.
  • The defeat at Falkirk led to a period of internal strife among the Scottish nobility.
  • King Edward I used his victory at Falkirk to strengthen English control over Scotland.
  • The Battle of Falkirk demonstrated the effectiveness of the English longbow in medieval warfare.

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