James and the Divine Right

Question 1

What was the theory of the ‘Divine Right of Kings’?

Answer 1

Kings appointed by God and only answerable to God

Question 2

What were absolute monarchs?

Answer 2

Held total power; not accountable to anyone

Question 3

What did James write?

Answer 3

The Trew Law of free monarchs and Basilkon Doron

Question 4

What were James’ views?

Answer 4

Kings were above the law but should rule within it

Question 5

What did the people of England believe James would become?

Answer 5

An absolutist

Question 6

What were ‘prerogative rights’?

Answer 6

Matters that the king had control over, where parliament had little say

Question 7

What 3 aspects of his prerogative rights caused tensions?

Answer 7

• right to adjudicate over disputed elections
• right to purveyance
• right to wardships

Question 8

What was ‘purveyance’?

Answer 8

The purchase of provisions for royal households at low prices

Question 9

What were ‘wardships’?

Answer 9

Crown took care of underage heirs/heiresses and could make money from their estates

Question 10

What did parliament create to show discontent about James’ arrogance?

Answer 10

A Form of Apology and Satisfaction