Great contract of 1610 Flashcards
1
Q
who’s idea was the great contract of 1610?
A
Robert Cecil
2
Q
How much was the annual grant that Cecil suggested?
A
£200,000
3
Q
in return of the annual grant, what did Cecil want James to do?
A
give up his feudal rights, purveyance and Wardship
4
Q
why didn’t Parliament like the idea?
A
they didn’t want James to have the funds to be financially independent
5
Q
why didn’t James like the idea?
A
he didnt think £200,000 was a good substitute for his feudal rights
he thought he would loose significant control over his subjects
