Scotland, the Bishop's Wars and the Breakdown of the Personal Rule

Question 1

Why did Charles have to call on parliament?

Answer 1

Scottish resistance

Question 2

How long did the PR last?

Answer 2

11 years

Question 3

Why was Charles unpopular in Scotland?

Answer 3

• Rarely visited
• Enforcement of bishops
• ## Tried to reclaim Church land from Scottish nobles

Question 4

What did he encourage Scottish bishops to produce?

Answer 4

A new Prayer Book - met with resistance

Question 5

What group was set up to allow immigration to New England?

Answer 5

Providence Island Company

Question 6

When was Hampden’s Case?

Answer 6

1637

Question 7

Why was John Hampden tried in court?

Answer 7

Non payment of ship money

Question 8

How much did Charles win by?

Answer 8

7-5

Question 9

What did Hampden’s case cause?

Answer 9

Decline in collection oh Ship money

Question 10

How much was collected in 1639 compared to 1635?

Answer 10

25% - 96%

Question 11

What did the Scottish draw up in 1638?

Answer 11

The National Covenant

Question 12

What did the Kirk do in NOV?

Answer 12

Banned Prayer Book and abolished bishops

Question 13

When did the Bishop’s war start?

Answer 13

June 1639

Question 14

Why did the Scots already have experienced soldiers?

Answer 14

30 years war

Question 15

Why was the English army poor?

Answer 15

Mainly local militias

Question 16

Where were negotiations held when the English retreated?

Answer 16

Berwick-on-Tweed