1. The Scottish Covenanters played a significant role in the religious and political history of Scotland in the 17th century.
（17世纪的苏格兰公约者在苏格兰的宗教和政治历史中扮演着重要的角色。）

2. Many Covenanters were persecuted for their beliefs during that time.
（那个时候，许多公约者因为他们的信仰而受到迫害。）