Jacobitism In 1900-1793

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The term Jacobite comes from the Latin word for James, Jacobus, forming the word Jacobite a supporter of King James VII (of Scotland) and II (of England). King James VII and II ruled Scotland and the rest of Britain in a period of 4 years from 1685 to 1689. Due to James’ catholic religion he was replaced on the throne by his daughter Mary and her husband William of Orange. The Jacobite’s formed three main uprisings in this period of time, the Bonnie Dundee rising, the fifteen and the 45. After looking at the idea of Jacobitism during the period of 1689-1746 these three key events can be seen to be significant but there are many other factors to consider looking whether or not the Jacobite spirit kept on.
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In 1688 William led an invasion of England, which was successful. James then turned to his most passionate supporter in Scotland, John Graham of Claverhouse, 1st Viscount of Dundee to try and win himself back into the favour of the Scottish people. Viscount Dundee came up with a military option and the first Jacobite rising was born. ‘Bonnie Dundee’ as Graham became known rallied forces in the central highlands to attack General Hugh Mackay, sent by William, at the Battle of Killiecrankie. Although the Scottish forces were victorious, their leader was killed, leaving the forces without a leader causing the rising to dwindle away. William‘s reign over Scotland was one that did come with its resentments. Firstly William never visited Scotland during his time on the thrown, which in turn caused the Jacobite’s to have resentment toward him. Economic disaster was another characteristic of his reign that encouraged Jacobitism. The most important of these economic disasters was the Darian Scheme. The idea of the Darian Scheme was brought to the fore front by William Paterson. The Darian Scheme would set up a trading colony in Panama that would help to boost the Scottish economy. This

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