Scotland · ages 9–12

William Walrus’s Scotland

Meet a friendly history-hopping sidekick and practise following evidence through Scottish history. Color William, then play the free source sleuth game.

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History-hopping sidekick: William Walrus is a history-hopping sidekick, not William Wallace or another historical person. The evidence trail is about real sources and clearly stated history.

William Walrus, fictional brown walrus with ivory tusks, red-green tartan kilt, matching plaid sash and gold brooch, standing alone on a cream background

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Fiction label: History-hopping sidekick. William Walrus is a history-hopping sidekick, not William Wallace or another historical person.

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Follow the record

What does this archive catalogue entry let us say? Pick the most careful, supported claim.

Source card [2]: The National Archives catalogue describes a Latin letter dated 7 November 1300 from Philip IV of France to agents at the Roman Court. It says he asked them to request favorable consideration from the Pope for William le Wallace of Scotland, knight. This card summarizes the catalogue description, not a full translation of the letter.
Source: The National Archives, catalogue entry SC 1/30/81.

Which statement does the source support?

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