1625-1629 Flashcards
What was the Royal Court like in 1625?
It was the centre of power and political life.
What was the Privy Council and how large was it?
It was an inner circle of close advisers, usually numbering about 40.
What were the three Kingdoms?
England, Ireland and Scotland.
What were the five parts of the religious pendulum?
Puritans, Presbyterians, Anglicans, Arminians and Roman Catholics.
Who was Charles at war with 1625?
Spain
What continental war did England largely avoid during the reign of Charles I?
The Thirty Years’ War (1618-48)
Did Parliament back the war with Spain?
Yes since it was anti-catholic.
Who was George Villiers?
He was the Duke of Buckingham. He was James I’s chief advisor. He then became the chief advisor to Charles.
Who did the Duke of Buckingham negotiate a marriage between?
Between Charles and Henrietta Maria, sister of the French King (Louis XIII)
What was the character of Charles I?
Charles I was stubborn and had strong views of his own. He believed in the divine right of Kings.
Who did Charles manage to secure a loan from and how much was it?
Charles secured a loan of £60,000 from City of London merchants, but it wasn’t enough so he had to summon a parliament.
What did Parliament refuse to grant Charles?
Parliament refused to grant Tonnage and Poundage for life. They instead offered it on an annual basis.
What religion did Charles promote?
He promoted Arminianism. This along with his wife having her own catholic court brought suspicions that he was catholic.
Why did Charles dissolve parliament in 1625?
After foreign policy failures in Spain and a failing economy, parliament began discussing the impeachment of Buckingham.
Did Charles summon parliament in 1626?
Yes; however, he quickly dissolved it because parliament started to talk about impeaching Buckingham.
