United Kingdom 1300 - 1399 By Rwalters Jan 1, 1307 King Edward I died; Edward II succeeded to throne; withdrew from Scotland Jun 24, 1314 English defeated at Battle at Bannockburn Apr 6, 1320 Declaration of Arbroath signed by earls and barons of Scotland, rejected English rule Sep 21, 1327 Edward II abdicated throne; Edward III King Mar 17, 1328 Edward III made peace with Scotland; treaty of Edinburgh signed Jun 7, 1331 David II (age seven) crowned King of Scotland Jan 1, 1348 Black Death Plague ravished England; over 50% of population died Jul 16, 1377 King Edward III died; Richard II (age 10) crowned King; Poll tax introduced Jan 1, 1381 Peasant's Revolt against poll tax occurred Sep 29, 1399 King Richard II forced to resign; Henry IV crowned King