James I and the Divine Right of Kings

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James I and the Divine Right of Kings
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What was James like?

• Can you describe him? (Did he have any habits?)

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What was important to James?

• He was interested in witches.
• He wanted to be the 'Peacemaker' of Europe.
• He believed strongly in the importance of the
  king.

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What did he believe?

• The Divine Right of Kings
• He thought he was God's chosen representative on
  Earth.
• He thought all his decisions were always right.
• He thought his opinions and ideas were always the
  best.

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What might Parliament think about this?

• Remember - they were used to Elizabeth listening
  to their ideas.

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What did James think about religion?

• James was Protestant.
• He met church members at the Hampton Court Church
  Conference, 1604, but he disappointed the
  Puritans and Catholics.

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What about the Puritans?

• They wanted him to change the church to get rid
  of bishops. He would not.
• Some left to go to the 'New World'.

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What about the Catholics?

• They wanted him to stop the bad treatment of
  Catholics in England. He did not.
• Some decided to plot against him, planning on
  blowing up the Houses of Parliament when he was
  there.

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What have you learnt about James as king?