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

2. James Stuart will become the new King of England
Union of the Crowns
After 44 years of rule, Queen Elizabeth dies without an heir
Cousins from Scotland (the Stuarts) are closest relatives
James Stuart will become the new King of England
James was already King of Scotland, the two countries will share a king
This is called the Union of the Crowns
Elizabeth I
Power of the Purse
Magna Carta creates a Parliament
Only Parliament can tax - “the power of the purse”
Parliament thinks they are an equal w/ the king
However, James believes in “divine right”
James & Parliament clash!
James I

3. Issues between James & Parliament
England is in serious debt
King & Parliament fight over money & legal 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 courts
3. The Puritans in Parliament were trying to reform the Church of England and James did not like this vs