James I religion Flashcards
James and Catholics
Promised tolerance
increased persecution to not antagonise parliament
Persecution increased after the war with Spain in 1580s
Gunpowder plot 1605
Wanted Catholic match to improve relations in Europe.
James and the Puritans
He dealt with them very well.
Moderates = no problem
Radicals = wanted popery removed
Gave them leniency and reduced bishops power
Kept the balancing act
Hampton Court conference
1604
Puritans and Bishops debate issues raised by Millenary Petition
Puritans failed to win any of their demands
Puritans not granted any changes
Balancing Act
James wished to balance all of the different religions
Tried to keep every group happy
Almost impossible
James and the Arminians
Dealt with the best
Small new religion - given lots of power in Parliament
To stop P and C becoming unbalanced
Niele blamed for addled parliament
William Laud - moved alter to east - catholic
Kept groups from acting on their disagreement
