How Succesful Was James I As King Of England? Flashcards
Was James I able to control rich and powerful people?
Yes.
He managed to control rich and powerful lords and highland chiefs whenever they showed any sign of rebellion
What did James I do to Scotland?
He divided Scotland into districts and appointed royal judges to hold regular criminal trials
How did James I help Scottish cloth-makers better?
He invited foreign weavers to teach Scottish cloth-makers how to make better cloth that could be sold abroad
What did James I encourage people to do?
He encouraged people to mine gold, silver and coal
Was James I even able to control the Scottish (Protestant) Church?
Yes
What happened between James I and Church leaders in 1604?
When James met up with Church leaders in 1604, he failed to impress them. Some strict Protestants were so unhappy with the meeting that they left England forever.
How else did James I anger the Catholics?
He angered the Catholics when he ordered all their ‘troublesome’ priests to leave England
How did Catholics react to James I’s reign?
One small group of Catholics were so angry they decided to launch one of the most famous murder plans in history - the Gunpowder Plot
