Across
- 2. Parliament agreed to fund war only if it was fought at sea.
- 4. Parliament wished to abolish this which James agreed to for an annual income of £200,000. Although this failed it became notable that the royal prerogative could be bought.
- 6. Rights – James’ rights as king including purveyance which caused disagreement leading to the dismissal of parliament
- 7. The Crown’s right to land if the original landowner died without any children over the age of 21.
- 8. Parliament wanted to ensure James knew their rights from the start of his reign
- 9. Parliament’s attempt to assert their rights to James which included the right of free speech and freedom from arrest.
- 13. The Crown’s right to buy goods for the royal household at a discounted price.
- 14. Parliament were reluctant to give James additional income as they felt it would lead to loosing their power over James.
Down
- 1. Parliament sent a petition to the James concerning Purveyance which after a tactful reply from James, led to the Lords proposing an end to Purveyance.
- 3. The Commons attempt to ‘Buy Out’ Wardship along with the attempt to abolish the Court of Wards as the officers of the Court of Wards had turned the system into corruption.
- 5. Parliament created the statute of monopolies which meant that Monopolies not concerned with new inventions were seen as illegal.
- 9. Lasting a few weeks the parliament took place to discuss views between James and Parliament. Parliament used this to present petitions about impositions.
- 10. Parliament’s success in gaining freedom from arrest excluding treason, felony or breach of peace.
- 11. Originally a right for inventors which soon developed into a way of rewarding courtiers which was resented by the merchants and the general public.
- 12. James’ extravagant spending was a main cause of debt which Parliament consistently attempted to lower.