Introduction Part Two of Rob Roy

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on the second part of the introduction to Rob Roy. These cards capture key terms and concepts from the lecture on the clan MacGregor and the historical context of Rob Roy.

MacGregor

A Scottish clan that historically faced persecution and punishment from the Scottish government.

act of parliament (16 o seven, chapter 16)

An official legislative act acknowledging the Earl of Arguile's service against the MacGregors.

highland

A mountainous region in Scotland, often associated with the culture and clans like the MacGregors.

legislative dispersion

Attempts made by Scottish parliament to suppress and disperse the clan Gregor.

natural strengths

Geographical features that provided advantages to the MacGregors in their raiding and defending activities.

predatory incursion

A raid or attack intended for theft or plunder, particularly referring to Rob Roy's activities.

King Charles

The monarch who restored the MacGregor clan's privileges and family name after the civil war.

discrimination of names

The process whereby members of the MacGregor clan adopted names from neighboring families to avoid persecution.

hero or bully?

Assessment of Rob Roy's character, questioning whether he was a noble hero or merely a brazen bully.

rob roy's lament

A piece of music expressing the grief of Rob Roy's wife over their plight.