James 1 and and Charles 1: character court and favourites

Question 1

what was Charles’s view on monarchy?

Answer 1

divine right
defend prerogative
unwilling 2 negotiate

Question 2

What was Charles’s relation to Buckingham?

Answer 2

favourite
Spanish match 1623 with him
caused tension W parliament as gave him powers even though George didn’t have the correct skills

Question 3

what was Charles’ court like?

Answer 3

enjoyed masques 
mini version of his state
contained supporters only 
dominated by Catholics and arminians 
xstensive art collection

Question 4

overall what was Charles’s character like?

Answer 4

opposite of father
unprepared 
shy- speech defect 
inferiority complex
over stressed prerogative
unapproachable

Question 5

what was Jame’s royal spending like?

Answer 5

extravagant, ‘ the Great looking glass’ costing £9m in today’s money

Question 6

what was Jame’s court like?

Answer 6

lively, Scottish, open, criticised and drunken and immoral

Question 7

what was Jame’s relation like with George Villiers?

Answer 7

His favourite, personally affectionate and bias towards Villiers- was appointed to his bedchamber

Question 8

what were Jame’s view on the monarchy?

Answer 8

Firm belief in Divine Right
defensive of prerogative
peace maker- ( through Foreign policy e.g. treaty of LND )compromise

Question 9

What was James I character like?

Answer 9

well experienced previous king of Scotland
intellectual
pragmatic
good communicator + engaged well with people
enjoyed debate
out going