Chapter 3: Exit the Tudors, enter the Stuarts

Question 1

What event led to King James I becoming king?

Answer 1

The death of Queen Elizabeth I in 1603 led to James becoming the king. James, who was already the King of Scotland as James VI, became the first monarch to rule over both England and Scotland.

Question 2

Who was King James I?

Answer 2

King James I, also known as James VI of Scotland, was the son of Mary, Queen of Scots. He became the King of England and Scotland after the death of Queen Elizabeth I.

Question 3

What were some of the problems King James I faced with Parliament?

Answer 3

King James I faced conflicts with Parliament over various issues. He believed in the divine right of kings, which led to clashes with Parliament. The politicians were sent back to there homes for 10 years.

Question 4

How did King James I earn money after the dispute with the Parliament?

Answer 4

James earned money by selling land and titles, although he spent it very quickly.

Question 5

How did King James I’s reign affect the relationship between England and Scotland?

Answer 5

King James I’s reign marked a point in the relationship between England and Scotland. He combined both countries although each country retained its own Parliament and legal system.

Question 6

What was the King James Bible?

Answer 6

It was an English translation of the bible

Question 7

What was the Gunpowder Plot of 1605?

Answer 7

The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 was a failed assassination attempt against King James I and the English Parliament by a group of Catholic conspirators.

Question 8

What was the plan of the Gunpowder Plot?

Answer 8

The plan of the Gunpowder Plot was to blow up the House of Lords during the State Opening of Parliament on November 5, 1605. The conspirators aimed to kill King James I and other Protestant leaders in order to restore Catholic influence in England.

Question 9

How did King James I treat Catholics during his reign?

Answer 9

King James I implemented strict laws against Catholics during his reign, including fines, imprisonment, and restrictions on practicing their faith. Catholics faced discrimination and were seen as potential threats to the Protestant establishment.

Question 10

Who were the plotters involved in the Gunpowder Plot?

Answer 10

The key figures in the Gunpowder Plot were Robert Catesby, Guy Fawkes, Thomas Percy, John Wright, and others. They were Catholic extremists who believed in using violence to achieve their religious and political goals.

Question 11

How was the Gunpowder Plot exposed?

Answer 11

The Gunpowder Plot was exposed when an anonymous letter was sent to a member of Parliament, warning him to stay away from the State Opening of Parliament. The letter raised suspicion, and a search of the House of Lords led to the discovery of Guy Fawkes.

Question 12

What were the punishments for the plotters involved in the Gunpowder Plot?

Answer 12

The survivors were sentenced to death. They were hanged until they were nearly dead, cut down, cut open, and their insides were pulled out and burned on a fire in front of them.

Question 13

Were people in Tudor and Stuart eras highly superstitious?

Answer 13

Yes, people in Tudor and Stuart were very superstitious.

Question 14

What was King James I’s interest in witchcraft?

Answer 14

King James I had a significant interest in witchcraft and personally wrote a book in 1597, which explored his beliefs and views on witchcraft.

Question 15

What were witches believed to be able to do according to popular beliefs?

Answer 15

According to popular beliefs, witches were believed to have the power to cast spells, cause harm to others, communicate with familiars (supernatural creatures or spirits), and engage in other magic.

Question 16

Were there witch trials and prosecutions during the Tudor and Stuart eras?

Answer 16

s, there were numerous witch trials and prosecutions during the Tudor and Stuart eras. Belief in witchcraft and the fear of witches led to large amounts of trials and executions of individuals accused of practicing witchcraft.

Question 17

How did witch-hunting occur during the Tudor and Stuart eras?

Answer 17

Witch-hunting during the Tudor and Stuart eras involved the identification, accusation, and prosecution of individuals suspected of being witches. Accusations often came from local rumors, personal beef, or strange occurrences attributed to witchcraft.

Question 18

What was a method used to determine if someone was a witch?

Answer 18

Various methods were used to determine if someone was a witch, including “swimming” or “ducking” tests, in which the accused was thrown into water to determine their guilt or innocence. If they sink that means they are innocent.

Question 19

Who was Christopher Columbus and what role did he play in the early days of European settlement in America?

Answer 19

Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who explored the Americas for the first time. His voyages in 1492 opened the way for European colonization and the establishment of settlements in the New World.

Question 20

Did English explorers contribute to finding new trade routes and early settlement in America?

Answer 20

English explorers set up trade routes with Moscow and the New World

Question 21

Who was Walter Raleigh and what role did he play in the early days of European settlement in America?

Answer 21

Sir Walter Raleigh was an English explorer and adventurer who started the settlement Virginia.

Question 22

What significant event occurred in April 1607 that established British colonies in North America?

Answer 22

In April 1607, the English established the Jamestown colony. It was the first permanent English settlement in the Americas and was important in the early days of European settlement and the establishment of the British colonies in North America.

Question 23

Who was Squanto and what role did he play in the early days of European settlement in America?

Answer 23

He was a native American Indian who thought early British settlers how to grow corn and barley properly.

Question 24

What is the origin of Thanksgiving, and how does it relate to the early days of European settlement in America?

Answer 24

Thanksgiving originated from the harvest feast celebrated by the settlers at Plymouth in 1621. It symbolizes the peaceful interaction and cooperation between the British settlers and the Native Americans.

Question 25

DId other countries also come to the New World?

Answer 25

Other countries, such as France and the Netherlands also created colonies in Americas. These countries didn’t have as much contribution as Britain or Spain

Question 26

Which country dominated the New World the most?

Answer 26

Britain.

Question 27

What were the 13 British colonies in North America?

Answer 27

They were the first 13 colonies created in America by British settlers.