7) Laudianism in Scotland

Question 1

Charles & Scotland

Answer 1

absentee King, alienated Scottish elite

- introduced many Laudian reforms (Bishops & cathedrals)

Question 2

Presbyterianism

Answer 2

Charles & Laud resented independence of Presbyterian church & wanted conformity

Question 3

Act of Revocation

Answer 3

Charles exploited feudal right to take land from Scottish elite - united landowners against him

Question 4

1625 Articles of Perth

Answer 4

• kneeling at communion
• observance of holy days
• private baptism
• private communion
• confirmation of bishops
  (very catholic)

Question 5

1637 Laudian Prayer Book

Answer 5

imposed w/o consultation with Scottish Kirk/ Parliament

• leaned clearly towards Catholicism & threatened religious independence
• trigger for Scottish Rebellion & British Civil Wars

Question 6

1636 new Scottish canon laws

Answer 6

based on Articles of Perth , imposed by royal prerogative w/o cooperation - signalled return to Catholcism

• altar to east wall
• surplice for communion
• improvised prayer banned