legacy of James i

Question 1

key points e.g. upbringing

Answer 1

• son of Mary queen of Scots
  brought up protestant
  inherited Scottish throne
  direct descendant of Henry
  already 37 years ruling Scotland
  intelligent

Question 2

personality

Answer 2

flexible and pragmatic
Elizabeth compromise continued
avoided war
balanced approach to foreign affairs

Question 3

James I and Parliament

Answer 3

• could call and dissolve whenever
• could suspend
• believer in divine right of kings

Question 4

James I and religion

Answer 4

committed to religious compromise
raised hopes for extreme catholics and puritans were unhappy

Question 5

James I and finance

Answer 5

financial problems from elizabeths reign
420,000 in debt
at war with Spain
inflation - crown lands fixed rate

Question 6

dealing with finances

Answer 6

impositions
poundage
wardship - state took profit from those who inherited land
purveyance - luxury goods at cheaper prices
parliament reluctant to grant James money
James wasting money to ensure loyalty

Question 7

the great contract

Answer 7

negotiated between crown and parliament
parliament backed down