1. Edward’s Steps to OVERLORDSHIP
The Scots were shocked by Edward’s claims of overlordship
The Scots were frightened to say no - Edward had an army
They avoided giving Edward an answer by saying only a King could answer this

2. Edward I made it known to the Guardians he had.....
Taken control of the Isle of Man (part of the kingdom of Scotland)
Appointed the Bishop of Durham (English) as his representative in Scotland to help run the country
Isle of Man

3. Step 1 - The ‘Competitors’
Edward spoke to these men and made them agree he was overlord of Scotland

4. Step 2 - Castles
Edward took control of Scotland’s castles until it was agreed who should be King

5. Step 3 - Guardians
Edward persuaded the Guardians to resign, he could then replace them

6. Step 4 - The Nobles
Edward made the nobles agree he was their overlord and promise to obey him