72. Q. In what battle were the forces of Montfort signally defeated and the Earl slain? A. The battle of Evesham.
73. Q. Who succeeded Henry III. to the crown? A. His son, Edward I.
74. Q. What part was conquered and annexed to England during his reign? A. Wales.
75. Q. What title was given to the oldest son of king Edward which has since been retained by the oldest son of the reigning sovereign? A. The Prince of Wales.
76. Q. In the midst of what attempted conquest did king Edward die? A. The attempted conquest of Scotland.
77. Q. Who succeeded Edward I. to the throne? A. His son, Edward II.
78. Q. Who was the leader of the Scots? A. Robert Bruce.
79. Q. How did the attempt of Edward II. to complete the conquest of Scotland result? A. He was overwhelmingly defeated at the battle of Bannockburn, and abandoned the enterprise.
80. Q. By what right did Edward III., the successor of Edward II., make claim to the French crown? A. The right of his mother, a sister to the deceased king of France, there being no surviving male descendant in the direct line.