implications of the accession of james i

Flowchart nodes

• james i - foreign king - needed to win support

• expectations- toleration for catholics- more protestant churches established- rewards for courtiers- leadership of the protestant world- lower taxation after years of war

• situation in 1603- war with spain since 1588- declining royal revenue - parliament suspicious of new king and his beliefs

• character - extravagant- strong believer in the divine right of kings- fondness for handsome young men who became his favourites