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Can you tell which statements are Fact or Fiction?1. William Wallace's rumored height of 7 feet was highly exaggerated. Fact 2. Edward II was a great king and a fierce warrior. Fact 3. Steven of Ireland was a real life friend of Wallace. Fact 4. Bannockburn was well planned by Robert the Bruce. Fact 5. Isabella aided in the overthrowing of her husband Edward II. Fact |
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6. Wallace and Edward I died approximately the same time. Fact 7. Isabella aided the Scots in their battle against the English. Fact 8. Wallace's execution was much more brutal in reality than in the film. Fact 9. William Wallace's brother John was killed before William. Fact 10. Robert the Bruce died of leprosy. Fact 11. Wallace wore a kilt into battle. Fact 12. 'Prima Nocte' was never enforced by the English. Fact 13. John Balliol and Robert the Bruce were the two main competitors for the crown of Scotland. Fact 14. Wallace was turned over to the English by a Scotsman Fact 15. William Wallace was knighted as high guardian of Scotland. Fact 16. Isabella pleaded with Wallace to bow to England because she could not bear to see him tortured. Fact 17. Wallace's defense at his trial was that he had never swore loyalty to Edward I. Fact 18. Edward I killed his sons homosexual lover. Fact 19. Wallace often used fire as a means of destruction. Fact 20. Wallace started his rebellion over the murder of his wife. Fact
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