The influence of the Scottish Covenanters Flashcards
What had Charles hoped for in negotiating with the Scotts?
Military support
What were Charles intentions in Parliaments demands?
Had no intention of accepting them, deliberately dragged from them over the Newcastle Propositions to buy him time.
When were the Newcastle Propositions?
July 1646 - May 1647
How did Parliament feel towards the Scots taking Charles instead of handing them over?
Annoyed, also intercept a letter showing Charles had been in negotiations with the Scots.
What were the Scots hopes?
Hoped that if parliament couldn’t give them what they wanted, Charles may.
What reforms reformed the church to make it more Presbyterian?
January 1645: Presbyterian Directory of Public Worship was introduced.
October 1646: Episcopy officially abolished.
Why were the Scots disappointed in the Church of England?
The Westminster Assembly of Divines had decided that it would be Erastian - state controlled.
