The Stuarts Flashcards
How did James I become King of England and Scotland?
After Elizabeth I died, James I was the next in line for the English crown.
Define ‘The Divine Right of Kings’.
A King who believed they were blessed by God to rule and believe they could do no wrong.
What was the Gunpowder Plot?
The Gunpowder Plot was a plot to blow up Parliament. The plotters were led by Robert Catesby and they planned to blow up parliament and King James l with 36 barrels of gunpowder to be lit by Guy Fawkes on November 5
Why did Robert catesby and the other gunpowder plotters want to blow up Parliament?
They wanted to blow up Parliament to be freed from religious persecution.
Who wanted to blow up Parliament?
Guy Fawkes
Who fought on the side of Parliament?
The Round heads/parliamentarians led by Oliver Cromwell
Who was on King Charles’ side?
Cavaliers/Royalists
When was Charles I executed?
1649
Why was the New Model Army better?
The soldier got proper training and were very well disciplined.
