The National Covenant was a document signed in 1638 in Scotland, asserting the rights of the Scottish people to practice their own form of Christianity, specifically the Presbyterian faith. It was a response to the attempts by King Charles I to impose Anglican practices on the Scottish church, which many Scots opposed. The Covenant aimed to protect their religious freedoms and maintain their traditional church governance. The signing of the National Covenant marked a significant moment in Scottish history, leading to the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. It united various factions against royal authority and laid the groundwork for future conflicts over religion and governance in Scotland and England. The Covenant is considered a key document in the development of Scottish national identity.