What treaty ended the Second War of Scottish Independence?
Treaty of Berwick
Treaty of Edinburgh
Treaty of York
Treaty of Perth
Answer
The Treaty of Berwick, signed in 1357, marked the conclusion of the Second War of Scottish Independence. This conflict, which began in 1332, pitted Scotland against England in a struggle for Scottish sovereignty. The treaty recognized Scotland's independence and established the River Tweed as the border between the two nations. It also stipulated the release of King David II of Scotland from English captivity and the payment of a ransom.
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