Charles I and Scotland
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- In this lesson, we will learn how Laud's reforms caused the Bishops' Wars and further tensions between the King and Parliament.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Which friend of Charles I was assassinated?
John Finch
William Laud
Q2.
How many years did Charles' personal rule last for?
5 years
7 years
Q3.
How did Charles I raise money? (Choose two)
By becoming a business man and trading silks, spices and jewels.
By selling the crown jewels.
Q4.
Charles I religious views were that:
He was a protestant that hated Catholics and planned to divorce his catholic wife.
He was a puritan that thought churches and priests were best when they looked plain.
Q5.
What happened to the three puritans that protested against Laud's reforms?
Their tongues were cut out.
They were fined £200.
5 Questions
Q1.
How did people react in Scotland to Charles I's religious reforms? (Choose two)
Many Scots accepted the changes, they thought it was new and exciting.
The Scottish immediately raised an army to try and assassinate Charles I.
Q2.
Why were English noblemen reluctant to fight in the Bishops' Wars?
They agreed with the Covenant that Catholicism should be protected in Scotland.
They much preferred to stay at home where they could rest and not put their life on the line.
Q3.
At what point should parliament have stopped protesting against Charles I?
Never! The king had broken the law and needed to learn of his mistakes.
Parliament should have stopped once Charles ended his personal rule and called them back.
Q4.
How much did Charles have to pay Scottish troops after the Treaty of Ripon?
£850 a month
£850 a year
Q5.
How did the Earl of Stafford help Charles I?
By executing 8,000 Scottish Presbyterians.
By providing him with 8,000 Irish Protestants.