Question: What do the following primary sources tell us about English views of the Scots and the Scots' views of themselves? Please write a DBQ.
England and Scotland faced years of battle and confrontation. The English did not like the Scots, and the Scots viewed highly of themselves as warriors, heroes, and later - free people.
Scottish patriot and national hero William Wallace was disliked by the English. They viewed him as a horrific man who had committed cruel and insane crimes. Robert the Bruce was another powerful man that was looked down upon by the English. England thought that Scotland brought their trouble onto themselves and did not like them.
Although the Scots have faced danger and trouble, they considered themselves heroes because they made it through all of the wars and battles they faced. The Scots looked greatly of themselves and believed that Jesus Christ called them almost the first to his most holy faith.
The Scots believed that they should not fight for glory or honor, but for freedom, and only freedom. The Scots were proud to fight for their freedom and maintain it. They knew they were strong enough to stand up to whatever came their way.
Scotland is a proud country that fought for its freedom. The Scots were happy with the country they
became. England did not like the Scots and did not like those such as William Wallace and Robert the Bruce.
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ReplyDeleteAlso, in all cases of answering a question, develop a thesis -- an opinion -- which you can argue. Perhaps in this case, think in terms of redefining the question to explain why different cultures have differing perspectives on identity.