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By J. B. Mackay.
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The dissatisfaction of some, if not all, of the families of the Scottish Highlands with the succession of King George I led in 1718 to the first act designed to break the customs of the Highlands and to disarm the Highlanders. The failure of this act led in 1726 and again in 1746 to governmental tightening of the regulations against the dress and arms of the men and women in particular shires in the north of Scotland. Both those friendly to the government and those opposed to it were affected by these acts. These rules remained in place until 1772, with the oaths required particularly angering and insulting the Highlanders, who did what they could to avoid the terms of these laws. Over the years, though, the acts had their desired result, and many of the particular customs of the Highlanders disappeared.
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