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Some key dates and events in Scottish history are: | Some key dates and events in Scottish history are: | ||
'''843 '''Kenneth MacAlpin becomes king of the Picts and Scots. This marks the first united kingdom in Scotland. | '''843'''Kenneth MacAlpin becomes king of the Picts and Scots. This marks the first united kingdom in Scotland. | ||
'''1174''' William the Lion surrenders the independence of Scotland to Henry II in the Treaty of Falaise. | '''1174''' William the Lion surrenders the independence of Scotland to Henry II in the Treaty of Falaise. | ||
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'''1514''' The recording of testaments (wills) begins in Scotland. | '''1514''' The recording of testaments (wills) begins in Scotland. | ||
'''1552 '''The General Provincial Council orders each parish to keep a register of baptisms and banns of marriage. | '''1552'''The General Provincial Council orders each parish to keep a register of baptisms and banns of marriage. | ||
'''1560 '''Protestantism is established. The authority of the pope is abolished, and celebrating mass becomes illegal. | '''1560'''Protestantism is established. The authority of the pope is abolished, and celebrating mass becomes illegal. | ||
'''1592''' The Presbyterian Church is formally established. | '''1592''' The Presbyterian Church is formally established. | ||
'''1600 '''The calendar changes from the Julian Calendar to the Gregorian Calendar. | '''1600'''The calendar changes from the Julian Calendar to the Gregorian Calendar. | ||
'''1603 '''The crowns of England and Scotland unite. | '''1603'''The crowns of England and Scotland unite. | ||
'''1608''' The Plantation of Ulster in Ireland is established to prevent Irish revolts against English rule. By 1640 there were 40,000 Scots in northern Ireland. | '''1608''' The Plantation of Ulster in Ireland is established to prevent Irish revolts against English rule. By 1640 there were 40,000 Scots in northern Ireland. | ||
'''1690 '''The Presbyterian Church is permanently restored and becomes the Church of Scotland. | '''1690'''The Presbyterian Church is permanently restored and becomes the Church of Scotland. | ||
'''1707''' The Act of Union is formed between Scotland and England, creating Great Britain. | '''1707''' The Act of Union is formed between Scotland and England, creating Great Britain. | ||
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'''1745''' Many Scots support James’ son Charles Edward Stuart, also called Bonnie Prince Charlie and the "Young Pretender," as the king of Great Britain. This is called the second Jacobite rebellion. | '''1745''' Many Scots support James’ son Charles Edward Stuart, also called Bonnie Prince Charlie and the "Young Pretender," as the king of Great Britain. This is called the second Jacobite rebellion. | ||
'''1746 '''The English defeat the forces of Charles Edward Stuart in the Battle of Culloden. After this battle, the English executed many clan chiefs and outlawed kilts and bagpipes. These restrictions were removed in 1782. | '''1746'''The English defeat the forces of Charles Edward Stuart in the Battle of Culloden. After this battle, the English executed many clan chiefs and outlawed kilts and bagpipes. These restrictions were removed in 1782. | ||
'''1779''' The Industrial Revolution begins to affect Scotland. | '''1779''' The Industrial Revolution begins to affect Scotland. | ||
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The following are a few of the available sources to help provide you with a perspective of the historical events. Major research libraries may have these books: | The following are a few of the available sources to help provide you with a perspective of the historical events. Major research libraries may have these books: | ||
Cook, Chris, et. al. ''British Historical Facts''. London, England: Macmillan Press, 1975-. (FHL book 942 H2ccb.) This | Cook, Chris, et. al. ''British Historical Facts''. London, England: Macmillan Press, 1975-. (FHL book 942 H2ccb.) This source lists key dates, offices, and office holders in Scottish and English history. | ||
Moody, David. ''Scottish Towns: A Guide for Local Historians.'' London, England: B. T. Batsford, 1992. (FHL book 941 H27m.) This source describes the background and structure of Scottish towns, and discusses sources for researchers. | Moody, David. ''Scottish Towns: A Guide for Local Historians.'' London, England: B. T. Batsford, 1992. (FHL book 941 H27m.) This source describes the background and structure of Scottish towns, and discusses sources for researchers. | ||
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A local history describes the following information about an area: | A local history describes the following information about an area: | ||
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** Economy | ** Economy | ||
** Prominent families | ** Prominent families | ||
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http://www.fourmilab.ch/documents/calendar/ | http://www.fourmilab.ch/documents/calendar/ | ||
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