jan 1, 1639 - First Bishops' war

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The covenant is formed in opposition to Charles - religious reforms - Charles musters an army but the at my flees at the sight of the Scottish. Charles agrees to the Pacification of Berwick - ends the war but is not permanent peace.
- Originated from long standing disputes over control of the Church of Scotland
- Charles attempted to impose practices on the Kirk and church of England
- Charles favoured episcopal system
- Scots favoured Presbyterian system

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