2. The English Civil War: The Beginning What were the issues between the King James I & the English Parliament?

3. Union of the Crowns Power of the Purse English Parliament feels they are equal w/ King However, James believes in “divine right” Magna Carta states only Parliament can tax Parliament has “the power of the purse” James had a weak Parliament in Scotland, begins clashing with stronger English Parliament Elizabeth I James I 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 After 44 years of rule, Queen Elizabeth is the last of the Tudors, dies without an heir

4. Issues between James I & Parliament England is in debt King & Parliament fight over money, legal & religious issues Biggest Problems between King James & Parliament: 1. James wants more money for an extravagant lifestyle and to wage war 2. James uses royal courts (Star Chamber) to administer justice, not the parliamentary jury courts 3. Puritans in Parliament were trying to reform the Church of England and James opposes idea