Anglo-Scot Union

Question 1

What were the two legislations, made by Scotland, relating to the import of goods into Scotland, as a result of England’s war with France?

Answer 1

The Wool Act and the Wine Act, which forbid the import of English wool into Scotland and allowed the import of French wine into Scotland respectively.

Question 2

The _____ ___ of ____ was a major catalyst for discussions about passing the ___ of _____.

Answer 2

Alien, Act, 1705, Act, Union

Question 3

Name two economic arguments regarding union; one supporting and one opposing.

Answer 3

Supporting - Scotland would gain access to England’s colonies for trade.
Opposing - Taxes in Scotland would rise to the higher English rates.

Question 4

Many Scots feared.……..if they did not agree to union with England.

Answer 4

..a full scale English invasion..

Question 5

What is wrong with this sentence:
The Earl of Kingsbury was Queen Anne’s royal treasurer and was responsable for many bribes to sway English politicians into supporting union.

Answer 5

Duke of Queensbury
Scottish politicians