Why did the 1614 "Addled" parliament fail?

Question 1

Money:

Answer 1

James needed more money and the commons were reluctant to provide it.

Question 2

Union:

Answer 2

• Leadership of the House of Commons fell to Sir Edwin Sandys -> he sabotaged James hope for a union between his two kingdoms.
• He insisted the Scots must be ruled by the English laws and an English parliament.
• The Scots would never accept this.

Question 3

Relations with Spain:

Answer 3

Some favoured a peaceful policy with Spain and others saw Spain as a serious threat and wanted a more hostile attitude -> even war.