Prayer book revolt 1630-42

What is the religious position of Scotland?

-Strongly Presbyterian

-Dislikes episcopacy

-Strongly opposed to Laud

How did Charles respond to Scottish plans for his coronation in 1633?

He refuted them and suggested an Anglican coronation by an English church since he was appalled by the Scottish lack of ceremonies, unscripted prayers, while Scots dislike surprises worn by bishops in Coronation

What did Charles order to do to churches in Scotland in 1630?

He ordered to remake churches into Anglican style Cathedrals and appointed bishops there

What did Charles introduce to Scotland in 1630 that was very controversial?

An Anglican Prayer Book which is to be published in 1637

Why is the introduction of an Anglican Prayer book to Scotland so hated?

The decision is made without the advice of the Scottish privy council, which aroused nationalism and alienated many supporters of Charles, moreover Charles ridiculed the Anglican liturgy’s approach

What did Charles impose in 1635?

A new set of ecclesiastical canons requiring Scottish clergy to swear to enforce new liturgy before publication

How did Charles destroy the legitimacy of his role in Scottish churches?

He appointed several bishops to the privy council with no precedent and he refused to accept he was forcing innovations

What happened at the riot at St Giles’ Cathedral that kickstarted the prayer book revolt in 1637?

When Dean Hannah read the new liturgy, a woman threw a stool at him, others piled him with cricketts, stools

Riots last until nightfall

What organisation is forced to organise Scottish opposition in 1637?

The Tables

What is the 1638 Scottish National Covenant presented to Charles by the Tables?

A petition that condemns the 1635 canons and asks the king to defend Presbyterianism and the Calvinist faith

Signed by 60% of the population—many of whom were illiterate

What did the Scots form in July 1637?

An alternative government

What did the General Assembly of Kirk (Supreme Court and governing body of church) do in Nov 1638?

Abolish bishops in Scotland

What is the impact of the 1638 National Covenant?

It puts blame on Charles for initiating the prayer book

What did Charles do late 1630s in response to backlash?

He suspended the Prayer Book and new cannons