Personal Rule: Imposition of Laudianism in Scotland Flashcards
What did Charles and Laud aim to do with the Scottish Church?
They wanted to bring it in line with the CofE and reform practise and its prayer book
What bill in 1625 united landowners against Charles?
Act of Revocation
Exploited a feudal right of Charles to transfer private land to the church
What proclamation did Charles issue in 1625 alongside the Act of Revocation?
Reissued Articles of Perth without consent of plmt - instituted by James and seen as Catholic by the kirk
Why did Charles’ coronation antagonise the Scots?
Give 2 points
Was only crowned in 1633 - showed where his priorities were
Ignored traditional site of Scone of Stirling, electing Holyrood Palace instead - seemingly Catholic service
What measures did Charles introduce in 1633?
Give 2 points
Elevated St. Giles in Edinburgh to cathedral status - creating rank of bishop undermining kirk’s power
Announced the decision to create a new prayer book
What did the 1636 canons stipulate?
Placed the alter against the east wall, forced ministers to wear a surplice and banned improvised prayer
Viewed as Catholic/absolutist - imposed solely through the prerogative without plmt or kirk consultation
What was the impact of the Laudian prayer book?
Introduced in 1637, without consultation, even strongest episcopal supporters advised against it
Viewed as clearly Catholic - first reading at St. Giles saw congregation riot and a chair thrown at the bishop
