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The kingdom of Alba emerges, its importance is that it is the first Settlement of Scotland.
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King Edward the first invades Scotland. In 1297 William Wallace and Andrew de Moray combine forces to defeat the invading England force.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UChGq43b_lM The declaration of Arbroath is written declaring Scotland as an independent nation. This is considered to be the most important document in Scottish history. Some even believe that this document influenced Thomas Jefferson writing the declaration of independence for America.
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Scotlands alliance with France, leading to disaster as the Scottish warriors are slaughtered along with the Scottish King James the 4th. In the Battle of Flodden Field
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Scotland has a civil war between the Scottish Royalist (people who supported King Charles) and the Covenanters who have been ruling Scotland since 1639. The Royalists enjoyed victory at first but were eventually defeated.
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The act of Union merges Scotland and England creating a single parliament.
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The honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers is founded, the oldest golf club in the world. This group made 13 rules of golf for competition for a trophy.
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The Scottish inventor, William Symington, creates the first steam boat.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEQKC2RU6-U Scotland plays a big role in the first world war Sending 690,000 men to the front lines where 74,000 die and 150,000 are wounded.
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The scottish national party receives its first seat in Westminster. The Westminster system is a democratic system based on politics of the UK.(In the picture is the build used for this system)
