James' Finances*** Flashcards
In 16.., Sir Francis Goodwin won the ….. position. James and the royal court wanted Sir John ….. to win. Parliament wanted …. while the Court of …. wanted F…..e. It was decided a new election would be had, as James felt his royal prerogative threatened.
1604, Buckingham, Fortescue, Francis, Fortescue,
What was Shirley’s Case, 1604?
Shirley was arrested as an MP for not paying debt so Parliament sent the Governor of the Fleet debtor’s prison to the Tower until Shirley was released, showing that James could not freely arrest MPs, excluding severe crimes such as felonies and treason.
What happened when James fought for union of England and Scotland, 1604-07?
James wanted a Union of England and Scotland. Parliament felt this would threaten English Laws, and Scottish citizens were seen as backwards. At a conciliatory meeting with the House of Commons and Lords, it was decided commissioners would evaluate the decision. In 1604 and 1606-7 the decision was rejected by parliament due to confusion over status of Scottish citizens.
Purveyance was where the royal family could buy items at a d…..t, with horses to deliver the goods. Parliament offered an end to purveyance; …… Cecil suggested compensation to end purveyance, such as £…., while others argued £….. was too much. James saw purveyance as his royal prerogative and in the end decreed to prevent c…..n in purveyance.
Discount, Robert, 50,000, 20,000, corruption.
What did the House of Commons want with regards to wardships? Which court had the right to license people with wardships? What were issues?
They wanted the royal right to wardships. The Court of Wards would license wardships to family members if a landowner died and the ward of court was under 21. This brought in £60,000 but members of the court often accepted bribes and sometimes the licences were abused, harming the family.
Impositions were extra …. duties which were added on top of the usual duties. Money could go to the King’s r….e. J…. B…. of the Levant Company refused to pay this on currants in 1606, but at the Court of the Exchequer, his case was rejected and the King produced new i…..s.
Customs, revenue, John Bates, impositions.
In …. the House of Commons issued the ‘Apology of the House of Commons,’ and discussed?
- Their freedom of speech, religion, and from arrest.
- Ability to discuss religious issues and be involved in decisions.
- Purveyance and wardships.
The apology was kept private.
In 1603 spending was £64,000 annually. How much was it by 1610?
Spending on the wardrobe increased from ….. to £36,000.
James would spend money on favourites such as James …., Earl of C….e, who took part in conspicuous consumption. James spent £400,000 on James; he would produce double dinners were 20 course meals were offered, which would then be thrown away. He once spent £….. on a meal with d…k, swan, and 6 2m s…..s.
£114,000. £9,000 hay, Carlisle, £3300 Duck, salmons.
