Anglo-Scot Union Flashcards
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?
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.
The _____ ___ of ____ was a major catalyst for discussions about passing the Act of Union.
Alien, Act, 1705
Name two economic arguments regarding union; one supporting and one opposing.
Supporting - Scotland would gain access to England’s colonies for trade.
Opposing - Taxes in Scotland would rise to the higher English rates.
Many Scots feared.……..if they did not agree to union with England.
..a full scale English invasion..
What surprising decision did the Duke of Hamilton make?
To allow Queen Anne to select the Scottish commissioners.
Where and when did the Scottish and English commissioners discuss the terms of union?
The Cockpit, London, in April 1706.
What legislation was successful in persuading many religious Scots to support union?
The Act of Security of the Church of Scotland, November 1706
Name two groups that were in support of union.
The Court Party and the Squadrone Volante
The Equivalent was a sum of £______ with the purpose of paying back those who _______
398,085 and 10 shillings (£26 million today)
had lost money after investing in the Darien Scheme.
Why was opposition to union so weak?
Those who opposed union opposed it for different reasons, with said reasons often conflicting. For example, the country party and the Jacobites both opposed union, however, the country party supported Presbyterianism while the Jacobites wished for the return of the Catholic Stuart Monarchy.
How do the actions of the Earl of Atholl debunk the notion that cash bribes were a key motivator for supporters of union?
They received a sum of £1000 and still voted against union.
Name two political arguments regarding union, one supporting and one opposing.
Supporting: Scotland would have greater security against foreign threats as they would be protected by the English army.
Against: Many people viewed union as surrendering Scottish independence and identity.
State a religious argument against union.
Many Scottish Presbyterians feared that England would dominate religious affairs and as such the English Church would become more prominent.
True or False: Union would end the Hanoverian line and bring back the Stuart dynasty.
False, the contrary is true.
