Compare the views of Sources A and B about the succession problem. Compare the sources overall and in detail.

Overall, Sources A and B agree that there was competition for the Scottish throne in late 1290 between Robert the Bruce and John Balliol. The two sources both illustrate how Bishop Fraser of St Andrews wrote to Edward for help, whilst informing him of his preference for John Balliol to become King of Scotland.
In detail, Sources A and B both agree that the two strongest claimants to the Scottish throne were Robert the Bruce and John Balliol. Source A says that there were two claimants of outstanding importance, Robert Bruce and John Balliol, whilst Source B agrees, including that there were rival campaigns for the throne between the Bruce and Balliol families. The sources also both agree that King Edward I of England was asked to help the Scots. Source A includes that Bishop Fraser wrote to the English King in October 1290 and Source B writes that William Fraser the Bishop of St Andrews wrote to Edward.Finally, the sources both agree that Robert the Bruce arrived at Perth with a large army of men. Source A states that Robert Bruce had arrived unexpectedly with a large following, whilst Source B included that at a meeting between the Scots and English ambassadors at Perth, Robert Bruce arrived with a great following.