Charles introduced the English Prayer Book to the Scottish churches, leading to the First Bishops War (1639)- Covenanters vs. Charles

Question 1

Charles introduced the English Prayer Book to the Scottish churches:

Date

Answer 1

1637

Question 2

Charles introduced the English Prayer Book to the Scottish churches:

Summary

Answer 2

When the English Prayer Book was first read in St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh, a riot broke out.

Further disorder spread across Scotland, eventually leading to the Bishops Wars.

Question 3

Charles introduced the English Prayer Book to the Scottish churches:

Consequence

Answer 3

Disorder spread across the lowlands.

1638: Scottish clergy and nobility met and drew up a National Covenant to defend the Kirk and restore their religious rights.

• LED TO FIRST BISHOPS WAR- Scottish Covenanters fighting against the inclusion of bishops in the Scottish Kirk