The Stuart Dynasty Overview

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Who was the last Tudor monarch that died without an heir?

  • Henry VIII
  • Elizabeth I (correct)
  • Charles I
  • James I

What significant event is associated with Guy Fawkes?

  • The Gunpowder Plot (correct)
  • The execution of Charles I
  • The signing of the Magna Carta
  • The English Bill of Rights

Which of the following statements best describes Parliament?

  • It represents only the religious groups of England.
  • It is a gathering that reaffirms the monarchy.
  • It is comprised solely of noble families.
  • It involves elected members who approve or reject laws. (correct)

What best describes the term 'Treason'?

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Who was John Hampden in relation to the early Stuart period?

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Which statement best defines 'Absolute' in the context of monarchy?

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What role did the House of Lords play in the British legislative process?

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Who were the Puritans?

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Which event marked the beginning of James I's reign?

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What was the Gunpowder Plot?

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What was one effect of religious toleration in the Stuart period?

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What does 'Divine Right' imply about monarchy?

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Which of the following best describes the House of Commons?

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What was the impact of the Eleven Years' Tyranny?

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What was the purpose of Ship Money?

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What does the Speaker's Chair represent in Parliament?

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Study Notes

Key People

  • Elizabeth I: Last of the Tudor monarchs, died in 1603 without an heir.
  • James I: First Stuart king of England, crowned in 1603.
  • Guy Fawkes: Tried to kill James I in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605.
  • Henrietta Maria: Wife of Charles I and Catholic.
  • Charles I: Second Stuart king of England, reigned from 1625 to 1649.
  • John Hampden: MP who refused to pay Ship Money and was imprisoned in 1637.
  • John Pym: MP who opposed Charles I. Published a book in 1632 critiquing the King's absolute rule.

Stuarts

  • The Stuart dynasty ruled England between 1603 and 1714.
  • They experienced a period of challenging rule, including The Eleven Years of Tyranny (1629-1640), where Charles I ruled without Parliament.

The Gunpowder Plot

  • A plot to assassinate James I and blow up Parliament in 1605.
  • Guy Fawkes was one of the main conspirators.
  • This event is still remembered with a public holiday on November 5th.

Charles I and Parliament

  • Charles I believed in the Divine Right of Kings - that God appointed him as a ruler.
  • He clashed with Parliament over issues like taxation and religion.
  • He attempted to arrest five MPs in 1642, which started the English Civil War (1642-1651).

Other Key Facts

  • Ship Money: A tax levied on coastal towns for naval defense, but seen as a way for Charles to raise money without Parliament.
  • **Eleven Years of Tyranny (1629-1640): ** Charles I ruled without Parliament, dissolved it in 1629, and used the royal prerogative to raise money by other means.
  • The Long Parliament (1640-1660): A period where Parliament was in session throughout the English Civil War and into the Restoration.
  • The Bishops' Wars (1639-1640): A series of conflicts in Scotland between Charles I and Scottish Presbyterians.
  • Wife Sale: In some villages during this time, men would publicly sell their wives as a form of divorce.

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