Scotland and Ireland

James’ aims with Scotland

To bring the Scottish church into line with the Church of England

Success with Scotland

• Winning the nobles away from their previous support for the Kirk (Church of Scotland)

• Bishops were imposed in 1618

• Articles of Perth were implemented

• Avoided open religious conflict by knowing when to stop strictly enforcing

Limitations with Scotland

• Underlying Presbyterian structure remained

• Articles were deeply unpopular

• Did not introduce new prayer book in 1619 because he realised he went too far

What was James determined to introduce to Scotland?

Bishops

When were bishops imposed?

1618

What did James push through a number of liturgical reforms?

“Articles of Perth”

What did the articles of perth include?

Kneeling when receiving communion

What was not introduced in 1619?

A new prayer book

What were James’ aims with Ireland?

To continue Tudor policy of plantation (replacing native Irish landowners with English settlers)

What is the policy of plantation?

Replacing native Irish landowners with English settlers

Successes with Ireland

1607- James confiscated exiled Earls’ lands and gave them to Calvinists and Scots

Led to 3 faiths in Ireland

Limitations with Ireland

The 3 faiths caused religious differences and political dissent

James avoided pursuing it with any great commitment therefore not extremely successful

When did the two Earls of Ulster flee into exile following the failure of an earlier rebellion?

1607

Which earls fled to exile?

Ulster

Who were the lands of the Earls of Ulster given to?

Calvinist English and Scots

What do rulers seek out?

Uniformity