Chapter 2: James I and Charles I

Question 1

What was James’ character like?

Answer 1

• Experienced - Already King of Scotland.
• Intellectual.
• Pragmatic.
• Good at communicating.
• ‘Peacemaker king’.

Question 2

What was Charles’ character like?

Answer 2

• Opposite of his father.
• Shy.
• Speech defect so insecure.
• Uncommunicative.
• Unwilling to compromise.
• Always thought everyone was against him - criticism = rebellion.

Question 3

How was court set up (during both James and Charles reign)?

Answer 3

• Privy council - official body of advisers.
• Bedchamber - could have private conversations with the King - much more influential.
• Factions - different groups in court.

Question 4

What was James’ court like?

Answer 4

• Lively and interactive with James.
• Has been criticised as drunken and immoral.
• Many Scots in his Bedchamber, Buckingham first Englishman appointed.

Question 5

What was Charles’ court like?

Answer 5

• miniature version of his state - a model for his dream country.
• Strict.
• Lots of Catholics and Arminianisms.

Question 6

What was one of the main forms of entertainment in Charles’ court?

Answer 6

Court masque.
- Theme of disorder until King and Queen arrived.
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Question 7

Who was George Villers (Duke of Buckingham)?

Answer 7

• Favourite of James and Charles.
• Lord High Admiral but failed greatly eg/ Cadiz.
• Assassinated 1628.