Chapter 2 Flashcards
1
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Why was James 1 experienced
A
He was previously King of Scotland from 1567
2
Q
Name 3 things about James 1’s character
A
- Intellectual man who enjoyed debating
- Good at communicating and able to deal with people
- Pragmatic (was realistic in his decisions)
3
Q
Name 3 things about Charles 1’s character
A
- Introverted with a speech defect
- Unapproachable
- Inferiority complex so he must stress his prerogrative
4
Q
Name 3 things about Charles 1’s character
A
- Introverted with a speech defect
- Unapproachable
- Inferiority complex so he must stress his prerogative
- inflexible
- uncommunicative
- Provocative
5
Q
Name 3 things about Charles 1’s character
A
- Introverted with a speech defect
- Unapproachable
- Inferiority complex so he must stress his prerogative
- inflexible
- uncommunicative
- Provocative
6
Q
Summarize James 1’s view on monarchy
A
- Although he valued the divine right of kings, he practical in the way he ruled.
- Saw himself as a peacemaker king in foreign policy
- Sought to compromise and negotiate with the political nation
7
Q
Summarize Charles 1’s view on monarchy
A
- Stressed the divine right of kings and sought to prove his prerogative whenever possible
8
Q
Summarize Charles 1’s view on monarchy
A
- Sought to defend his prerogative in a provocative manner and was unwilling to negotiate
9
Q
What’s a ‘Privy Council’?
A
The monarchs official body of advisors
10
Q
Summarize the court of James 1
A
- An open lively place that reflected the Kings personality
- James’ Scottish friends concerned the English elite as they’d have to much power
11
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Summarize the court of Charles 1
A
- Charles regarded the state as a micro representation of the state
- Only included his supporters
- Dominated by Catholics and Arminians
- Had court masques where there was disorder, and the king and queen would transform it by bringing order (a way to show the divine right of kings)
- Had an extensive art collection
12
Q
Name 3 James favorites
A
- Esrne Stuart (Duke of Lennox
- Robert Carr (Earl of Somerset
- George Viller (Duke of Buckingham)
13
Q
Why did the monarch’s favorites cause concern
and who was especially concerning
A
They were in position to have a political role
Duke of Buckingham especially as he was close with James and Charles
