Laudian Reforms - Scotland Flashcards
1
Q
James and The Scots
- His implementations
- His compromising
A
Implementations
- Increased number of bishops
- Implemented the English Prayer Book
Compromising
- Promising that bishops were ADVISORY and not SUPERVISORY
- Withdrew the attempts to introduce the prayer book
2
Q
James VS Charles in leadership
A
James
- Prevented opposition
- Gain popularity
Charles
- Stubborn
- No exceptions
Leading to more opposition
3
Q
Charles’ Coronation
A
- Arminian bishops
- Altar raised and lavishly decorated
- Swore on a coronation oath
4
Q
Charles and his Authority in Scotland…why?
A
- Wanted to enforce the Divine Right of Kings
- Cannot govern the church to enforce royal authority
- No control over what the bishops preach
5
Q
Charles Reforms in Scotland
A
- New set of Scottish canons (religious law) 1636
without approval of the Scottish National Assembly or parliament
Tries to implement his Fathers English Style Prayer Book
6
Q
The Scottish Reaction
A
Riots in Edinburgh, Glasgow
St Giles Church - Jenny Geddes
Charles calls any riots of any sort an ‘act of treason’
