Politcial And Other Effects Of Union

Question 1

1712 patronage act

Answer 1

Gave scottish nobles right to appoint ministry in their parishes instead of being chosen by the congregation

Question 2

Jacobites song and literature eve came more widespread

Answer 2

Able to influence people, gained more supporters, appealed to Scotland’s heroic past

Question 3

1713 motion proposed to repeal act of union

Answer 3

Introduced in parliament by earl o find later due to dissatisfaction of union, lose by 4 votes, able to convince governments to put off reintroducing malt tax, support from Scottish leaders

Question 4

1716 disarmaing act

Answer 4

Highland clans not allowed to hold weapons

Question 5

Highland clans division

Answer 5

Some supported Hanoverian succession some supported jacobites leading to division

Question 6

1725 office of Secretary of State for Scotland abolished

Answer 6

Replaced with office of Home Secretary

Question 7

1711 parliament banned Scottish peers with English titles

Answer 7

Used to have them since 1707 form House of Lords