Charles I: Religious Policy Flashcards
How did Charles break the ‘Jacobethan Balance’?
His favouritism of Arminianism, who were seen by many Calvinists as similar to Catholics, created the impression that Charles was being subverted - he in turn believed the difficulties he faced with plmt were the result of Puritans assaulting his authority
How did Charles’ marriage impact his image?
As a Catholic French Princess, she was regarded as pushing him to absolutism and Catholicism - advocated a hard line against his opponents
How did Charles respond to criticism of his support to anti-Calvinist cleric Montagu?
He named him royal chaplain in 1625 and read the opening sermon of the 1626 plmt - defended the divine right of kings
What did plmt pressure and the Earl of Warwick force Charles to do?
Charles agreed to have Buckingham chair a theological debate at York House Feb 1626 on Montagu’s writings
What were the consequences of the York House Debate?
Buckingham had taken a distinctly anti-Calvinist line to reinforce his relationship with Charles, on whom he relied for his power
The conference made it abundantly clear religious reform was not a priority for Charles, even delegating the duty to his second-in-command - refused to stop his Arminian support
How did Charles promote his support of Arminianism after the York House Debate?
Give 2 actions
Promoted Laud to Bishop of London in 1628 (PC member in 1627) and Montagu Bishop of Chichester
Also outlawed discussion on predestination in 1628
