Impications Of The Accession Of James 1st Flashcards
What was a reagent ?
A person appointed to run the state when the monarch cannot either due to youth or illness
What does the term ‘favourite’ mean ?
A young man with a close relationship with the king who received many gifts of land , titles or money.
How did James’ generosity differ to that of Elizabeth’s ?
Elizabeth gave away very few pensions, offices titles and gifts. In order to maintain a steady economic state. James dispensed considerably more patronage.
How did Elizabeth manage her finances ?
Cut expenditure and sell crown lands.
What was the book of rates ?
Listed the customs duty payable on specific items. Revised periodically. Didn’t increase In Elizabeth’s reign.
How did land valuations negatively effect the Stuart’s from the beginning ?
Fall in parliamentary subsidy because the local elites responsible for land valuations on which the subsidy was based under assessed themselves.
What was the papal bull ?
A formal proclamation issued by the pope which excommunicated Elizabeth.
Why did catholic’s hope for an easier life under James’ rule ?
James was know for being tolerant who liked to follow a middle way.
How did catholic’s and puritans differ in their behaviour ?
Catholic’s initially were peaceful and law abiding who simply wanted somewhere to practise in private however puritans our greater stress on preaching the word.
Some advocating a Presbyterian system which would have swept away bishops. This had been stopped by Elizabeth manning when James came in there was little trouble.
What foreign state of affairs did James inherit when he came to the throne ?
War with Spain and alliance with the Dutch Protestants
What was the situation In 1603 ?
War with Spain since 1588
Declining royal revenue
Parliament suspicious of king and his beliefs
