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A Long and Illustrious History › The Middle Ages
What is the significance of Robert the Bruce for Scotland?
- He united the Scottish clans under one banner
- He wrote the Declaration of Arbroath
- He secured Scottish independence by defeating the English at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314
- He was the first King of Scotland
Why this is the correct answer
Robert the Bruce led Scottish forces to a decisive victory over a much larger English army at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, effectively securing Scotland's independence from English rule. He is one of Scotland's greatest national heroes.