Scotland - Jacobite Uprising Issue 4 Flashcards
1
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When did Queen Anne die?
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- 1714.
2
Q
What was Queen Anne’s death viewed as by Jacobites?
A
- To restore the Stewart line, instead of the Hanover lime and to plan a rebellion.
3
Q
Why did people turn to support the Jacobites?
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- Many people who opposed the union supported the Jacobites as they wanted it to destroy the union, which led as a turning point as opposition for England increased.
- Particularly many in the northeast and parts of the Highlands supported the cause.
- Even many politicians supported them in case the Stuarts were able to get back into power.
4
Q
Why didn’t some support the Jacobites?
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- This was because some Presbyterians as Jacobitism were very linked to Catholicism, which they did not like.
- Many in the lowlands did not support the Jacobites either.
5
Q
What was the immediate effect of the Union?
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- An increased Jacobite threat
6
Q
What was the Uprising in 1708 about, and did it fail or succeed?
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- Due to the Jacobies opposing King William, and as the union guaranteed Presbyterianism, they launched a poorly supported and badly planned uprising in 1708 which led to it being unsuccessful.
7
Q
What Uprising happened in contrast to the 1708 Uprising?
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- The 1715 Uprising.
8
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Why did the 1715 uprising happen?
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- This was because, after Queen Anne’s death, there was a new King called King George I of both England and Scotland. This king only spoke German and showed less interest in Scotland than the previous monarchy had.
- Also because trade and manufacturers were stagnant and faced fiercer English competition they couldn’t keep up with this which lead to discontent and opposition to the union.
9
Q
How many votes did the Bill in Parliament lose?
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- Just 4 votes, which shows how widespread the opposition for Union was.
10
Q
How many males were involved in the uprising?
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- Over 300,000 male scots (12%) of the population had some involvement in the uprising.
11
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What happened during the Battle of Sherriffmuir, and when did it take place?
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- The battle took place on the 13th of November 1715.
- The Jacobites had outnumbered government troops, but due to the leader Mar being an incompetent leader, they both had a partial victory.
- Due to James VIII being in bad health, and gold being funded for the uprising being seized by the Government, James fled Scotland once again and the rebellion was over.
12
Q
How was there evidence of religious divides being broken?
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- This was seen as there was massive anti-union settlement within Scotland to the point where Episcopalian landowners and tenants of the North East joined the Jacobites, as well as a small number of lowlanders and french and English Jacobites.
13
Q
Was there another Jacobite uprising?
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- Yes there was in 1719, which was backed by the Spanish.
- The Spanish sent 27 ships with 7,000 troops but they were hit by a storm and only 300 soldiers made it to Scotland.
- The small turnout was easily defeated by government troops, and as the Earl of Seaforth who led the uprising, his land and home was taken from him too.
14
Q
Had Jacobite popularity declined?
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- Yes it had as people began to live with the union, and realise that it had benefits as well.
15
Q
Was the 1719 Jacobite Uprising the last?
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- No, as there was a 1745 uprising which was led by Bonnie Prince Charlie.
