Scotland - Worsening Relations Flashcards
How did the Jacobite Revellion worsened relations in Scotland
- The Jacobite rebellion brought increased tension between Scotland & England as there was such strong opposition to William in the Highlands.
- This lead to an increased threat on English officials.
- This also set the tone for relations between King Subjects. King could not trust his own people, especially the Highlands
How did the Act of Anent Peace and War worsen relations with England?
- Act Anent Peace and War proclaimed Scottish involvement in any declaration of war.
- This was resented by England who believed that power rested solely with the shared monarch leading to mistrust and less willingness to cooperate
How did the 7 years of poor harvests and mass starvation worsen relations with England?
• The 7 Ill years of poor harvests and mass starvation worsened relations because the King offered no help, even raising taxes to fight his war with France. - The Scots resented the lack of support from King William and the English government
- There was a belief the English tried to starve the Scots out, worsening relations.
How did the Wool and Wine Act worsen relations with England?
- Wool Act and Wine Act enraged England.
- It was an example of Scots deciding to make their own decisions in relation to trade, favouring themselves, during a time England was already weakened at war.
How did the passing of Scottish Legislation worsen relations with England?
- By 1703, the relationship between Scotland and England had deteriorated greatly as a result of Scottish legislation aliberately passed to antagonise England.
- Including the Acts of Security, Anent Peace and War and Wool, each of which ioritised Scottish interests over English.
How did the Aliens Act worsen relations with England?
- The Aliens Act would mean Scots would be considered foreigners in England and would affect any land they owned This used a severe rupture in relations due to the English diminishing their Scottish counterparts.
How did the lack of foreign investment from William worsen relations with England?
- William prevented any foreign investment to the Darien scheme, a lack of investment is seen to be a main reason for the failure of the scheme.
- This resulted in a mood of Anglophobia in Scotland William was also resented and criticised for his actions to prevent trade and improve the weak Scottish economy.
- Scots felt like their King did not support their interests.
How did the English Act of Settlement worsen relations with England?
- English Act of Settlement angered Scots. The Hanoverians would take the throne in future (succession).
- Scottish Parliament were not consulted which made relations with England deteriorate as the Scots felt ignored and undermined.
How did the Act of Security worsen relations with England?
• Scots passed Act of Security to protect their say over the succession
- This angered many in England due to Scots attempts to delay or prevent financial aid to England, causing relations to weaken further.
How did the Worcester Affair worsen relations with England?
• Worcester affair - execution of English ship captain by Edinburgh mob highlighted Scots distrust of English, leading to poor relations.
How did William supporting the Spanish claim instead of the Scottish Claim worsen relations with England?
• William supported the Spanish claim to Darlen more than the Scottish claim, this deteriorated relations between Scotland and England as the Scots felt their King was not supporting their interests.
How did the Navigation Acts of 1660s and 1670s worsen relations with England?
• Navigation Acts of the 1660s and 1670s restricted Scotland’s trade (predominately with the English colonies) which led to Scotland becoming angry with William and the English government.
- This made the Scots poorer and caused more resentment towards the English.
How did the Glencoe Massacre worsen relations with England?
- Increase in resentment from Scots towards England and William who was blamed for the Glence Massacre as an act of murder’
- Allowing the Scottish government to commit treason against its own people. - - This also demonstrated William’s lack of real concern for Scotland and meant that the Scots could not trust their own King.
How did William Orange’s invasion worsen relations with England?
• The invasion of Willam of Orange during the Glorious Revolution resulted in the deepening of religlous tension between Scotland & England as he was seen to be the savior of Protestantism
How did the Glorious Revolution worsen relations with England?
- The power balance was impacted during the Glorious Revolution as William was willing to give more power to the Scottish government (Act of Grievance) resulting in worry from the English.
