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1
Q

what was Charles’s view on monarchy?

A

divine right
defend prerogative
unwilling 2 negotiate

2
Q

What was Charles’s relation to Buckingham?

A

favourite
Spanish match 1623 with him
caused tension W parliament as gave him powers even though George didn’t have the correct skills

3
Q

what was Charles’ court like?

A
enjoyed masques 
mini version of his state
contained supporters only 
dominated by Catholics and arminians 
xstensive art collection
4
Q

overall what was Charles’s character like?

A
opposite of father
unprepared 
shy- speech defect 
inferiority complex
over stressed prerogative
unapproachable
5
Q

what was Jame’s royal spending like?

A

extravagant, ‘ the Great looking glass’ costing £9m in today’s money

6
Q

what was Jame’s court like?

A

lively, Scottish, open, criticised and drunken and immoral

7
Q

what was Jame’s relation like with George Villiers?

A

His favourite, personally affectionate and bias towards Villiers- was appointed to his bedchamber

8
Q

what were Jame’s view on the monarchy?

A

Firm belief in Divine Right
defensive of prerogative
peace maker- ( through Foreign policy e.g. treaty of LND )compromise

9
Q

What was James I character like?

A

well experienced previous king of Scotland
intellectual
pragmatic
good communicator + engaged well with people
enjoyed debate
out going