James’ Relationship With Parliament

Question 1

Give 2 reasons why James’ relationship with parliament was successful

Answer 1

Any from:
- opposition from Parliament of his policies was limited and his position wasn’t questioned
- realised peace with Spain and France helped reduce spending
- uninvolvement in the Thirty Years War helped maintain his name of being ‘Rex Pacificus’

Question 2

Give 2 reasons why James’ relationship with parliament was fractious

Answer 2

Any from:
- overspending and extravagance and spending money he didn’t have while expecting government to cover costs
- Parliament viewed his foreign policy in France and Spain as weak and ideologically problematic
- wanted recusancy fines on Catholics to be tougher
- James believed the sum offered in the Great Contract was insufficient
- James relied heavily on the Duke of Buckingham which Parliament opposed

Question 3

What is an impasse?

Answer 3

A stalemate, a situation in which both sides refuse to move, meaning no progress is made.

Question 4

What caused James disputes with parliament in 1604-10?

Answer 4

The denial of the union between the kingdoms of Scotland and England.

Question 5

What does Addled mean?

Answer 5

Confused, unable to think clearly

Question 6

What did James’ addled parliament demonstrate?

Answer 6

The incompetence of the Government to make a decision and represent James’ ideology that he would fail to compromise if he didn’t get what he wanted.

Question 7

When did James and Parliament agree war with Spain was necessary?

Answer 7

1964-5