Question
During the 1290s, an interregnum in this country resulted in the reign of a man nicknamed “empty coat.” That interregnum in this country was caused by the death of Margaret, the Maid of Norway, and led to the accession of John Balliol. This country’s invasion of its southern neighbor, which led to the Battle of Flodden Field, upheld the terms of the Auld Alliance which this country formed with France. Edward I was nicknamed the “Hammer of” this country’s people, who secured de facto independence at the Battle of Bannockburn. For 10 points, leaders such as William Wallace and Robert the Bruce fought for what country’s independence from England? ■END■
ANSWER: Scotland [accept Alba; prompt on United Kingdom or UK or Great Britain]
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Player | Team | Opponent | Buzz Position | Value |
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Patrick Torre (DII) | Maryland | Columbia A | 43 | 10 |
Andrew Yang (UG) | Columbia B | Princeton | 66 | 10 |
Alex Shi (DII) | Swarthmore B | Penn | 66 | 10 |
Will Hollister (DII) | Lehigh | Rutgers | 69 | 10 |
Rishi Sondhi (DII) | NYU C | NYU A | 81 | 10 |
Ashish Kumbhardare | Rowan | University of Delaware B | 92 | 10 |