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

2. Union of the Crowns Power of the Purse Magna Carta states only Parliament can tax Parliament controls money “the power of the purse” English Parliament feels they are equal w/ King However, James believes in “divine right” Elizabeth I James VI & 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

3. Issues between James I & Parliament James had a weak Parliament in Scotland, clashes w/ stronger English Parliament 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

4. Charles I & Cromwell Pair Share James son Charles will have bigger problems with Parliament Charles I - King 1. What side of the war was he on? 2. What did Charles believe in and whom did he think he had to answer to? 3. What religious issues did Charles face? Oliver Cromwell – Member of Parliament 4. What side of the war was he on? 5. What did Cromwell believe about himself? 6. Why was Cromwell an effective General?