Question

Why was James I resistant to working with Parliament?

Answer 1

James, I resisted working with Parliament as he believed in the absolute power of kings.

Further Explanations:  

James, I was the King of England and also the first monarchs of England to rule England till his death. Being a well-educated person he encouraged people of England to take interest in things such as science, arts, and literature. In the case of political prospect, he often had conflicts with the Parliament due to his belief that King should be the Supreme authority. He opposed the House of Commons and referred that Freedom of Speech states that the commons had no rights to debate in his foreign policies. His views were ignored and a war against Spain which planned that displeased James. Member of the Parliament believed that debate on this topic will make Parliament obsolete.

His views created a sense of hatred against him in the minds of citizens and a conspiracy was planned to assassinate him. The plot was put to halt when one of the conspirators, Guy Fawkes was caught in the basement of the Parliament along with barrels of gunpowder.  

Learn More

1. Which of these was one of the few successes of the United States government under the articles of confederation? brainly.com/question/6639139

2. Why did Pope Gregory vii and henry iv come into conflict? brainly.com/question/1546461

3. Which explains why Supreme Court justices are given lifetime appointments?

brainly.com/question/701144

Answer Details:

Grade: High school

Subject: US History

Chapter: Bill of Rights

Keywords: James I, King, England, science, arts, and literature, Parliament, Supreme, authority, Bill of rights, British Parliament, Catholics, conspirators, Guy Fawkes

Answer 2

This was a declaration by the House of Commons of England reaffirming their right to freedom of speech in the face of King James' belief that they had no right to debate foreign policy. Many Members of Parliament were unhappy with James' foreign policy. They opposed the Spanish Match and wished for a war against Spain. The MPs believed that if they conceded that they had no right to debate matters which displeased the King, Parliament would be obsolete