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The main result of the Forty-five was the British government's decision to integrate Scotland, and particularly the Scottish Highlands, more fully into the rest of the kingdom. Despite the Act of Union of 1707, clan chieftains had retained considerable judicial and military powers over their followers. But these powers were destroyed by the Abolition of Heritable Jurisdictions (Scotland) Act of 1747. Other statutes required oaths of allegiance to the Hanoverian dynasty from the Episcopalian clergy, banned the wearing of kilts and tartans in an attempt to erode distinctive Highlands practices, and confiscated arms. The administration also confiscated the estates of Highlands chieftains who had rebelled and used the proceeds to encourage trade and agriculture in Scotland.

2007-04-10 04:39:36 · answer #1 · answered by Retired 7 · 0 0

The break up of the clan system, bans on wearing highland dress. Ultimately, in the 19th century the Highland clearances which led to 1000s being dispossessed of their land and crofts.

2007-04-10 01:39:05 · answer #2 · answered by rdenig_male 7 · 0 0

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2007-04-10 01:27:57 · answer #3 · answered by nellybishop 2 · 0 1

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