1. Origins of the English Civil War
What were the issues between King James I & the English Parliament?

2. England & Scotland will share a king
Union of the Crowns
After 44 years of rule, Queen Elizabeth is the last of the Tudors, dies without an heir
Cousins from Scotland (the Stuarts) are closest relatives – James Stuart already King of Scotland
England & Scotland will share a king
Sharing a king is known as Union of the Crowns
Elizabeth I
James & English Parliament
Magna Carta states only Parliament can tax, giving them “the power of the purse”
English Parliament feels they are equal w/ King
However, in Scotland, James had absolute power & believes in “divine right”
James VI & I

3. Parliament Clashes w/ James
James & English Parliament continually clash over money, legal & religious issues
1. England is in debt but James wants more money for an extravagant lifestyle & wars
2. James wants to use royal courts (Star Chamber) to administer justice, not jury courts
3. Puritans in Parliament were trying to reform the Church of England, James opposed idea vs

4. James I and Divine Right of Kings
1610: James delivered a speech to Parliament about kings
How did King James I argue that kings are like gods?
What power has God given the king?
Should their judgement ever be questioned?