Treaty of Union - Effects of Union

Question 1

The newspaper launched after union was called…

Answer 1

the Caledonian Mercury

Question 2

Why did the Equivalent have little impact on Scotland’s economy?

Answer 2

It was paid out over 20 years.

Question 3

Why did Scottish peers feel hard done by after union?

Answer 3

They not allowed to sit in the House of Lords and had no political power.

Question 4

After union, taxes increased by ____ times

Answer 4

five

Question 5

After the Jacobite rebellion, what English law was introduced to Scotland?

Answer 5

English Law of Treason

Question 6

Why did the Scottish wool industry suffer after union?

Answer 6

It could not compete with English wool

Question 7

What magazine was launched in 1739 and focussed on Scottish history, culture and current affairs?

Answer 7

Scots Magazine

Question 8

How did the majority of Scots feel after union was passed in 1707?

Answer 8

They were against it.

Question 9

Which two groups in the Highlands wanted to bring back Catholic rule to Scotland?

Answer 9

Episcopalians and Catholics

Question 10

What problems did Highland landowners cause their tenants?

Answer 10

They cared more about England and exploited their tenants

Question 11

Name three industries that suffered after union

Answer 11

paper making, fishing, brewing, wool,

Question 12

How did Presbyterians feel about the Act of Union just after it was passed?

Answer 12

They were happy with it at the time.

Question 13

How were pro-union politicians rewarded after union?

Answer 13

They were given peerages, but these peerages had no power.

Question 14

What act allowed other, non-Presbyterian religions to operate in Scotland

Answer 14

The Toleration Act

Question 15

Why did Scottish industry suffer after union?

Answer 15

Industry did not get the investment promised to it by the Equivalent.

Question 16

What did the English build in the Highlands to keep rebellions down?

Answer 16

Forts, and roads to allow travel between forts

Question 17

What important political bodies were abolished, reducing Scottish political influence?

Answer 17

The Scottish Privy Council and the Secretary of State for Scotland

Question 18

What was so bad about the Scottish body in charge of customs and tax?

Answer 18

It was controlled by an English judge and was very unpopular

Question 19

How did people view smugglers

Answer 19

Smugglers were treated as heroes in Scotland

Question 20

Between 1715 and 1717, what percentage of imported goods were smuggled into Scotland?

Answer 20

62%

Question 21

How did Presbyterians feel about the Toleration Act?

Answer 21

They were very upset

Question 22

Which towns and cities rioted because of the Malt tax?

Answer 22

Dundee, Stirling, Elgin, Paisley

Question 23

Why did the 1708 Jacobite rebellion fail?

Answer 23

Bad weather stopped their forces from landing, and they went back to France

Question 24

The Earl of _ _ _ was involved in the 1715 Jacobite Rebellion

Answer 24

Mar

Question 25

Why was the 1715 Jacobite rebellion able to grow in Scotland?

Answer 25

There was a limited British military presence that let Jacobites plan.

Question 26

Were Jacobites for or against the union?

Answer 26

They were against it

Question 27

The battle of S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ took place in November 1715. It was a draw.

Answer 27

Sheriffmuir

Question 28

After the failure of the 1715 rebellion, what law did the government pass?

Answer 28

The 1716 Disarming Act

Question 29

What happened to pro-Jacobite support after the failed 1715 rebellion?

Answer 29

Support for Jacobites declined as people realised that union wasn’t all bad.