Who was Charles's father?
f King James VI
Was he an only child?
no
How many countries' thrones was Charles heir to?
three
What countries?
England, Ireland, and Scotland
When did he become heir?
1612
After the death of whom?
his brother
What was the brother's title?
Prince of Wales, in 1612
What was his name?
Henry Frederick
Who did Charles marry?
Henrietta Maria
OF what country?
France instead
And of what royal line?
Bourbon
True or False: Maria Anna was also a Bourbon.
False
Was Charles liked by Puritans?
no
Why not?
because of his religious policies, coupled with his marriage to a Roman Catholic
Who did he let down in the Thirty Years' War?
Protestant forces
What conflict did Charles' actions lead to?
the Bishops' Wars
What did he try to do that caused the war?
he attempted force the Church of Scotland to adopt high Anglican practices
Did the outcome of the conflict strengthen hid hold on the throne?
no
Who did it help instead?
it strengthened the position of the English and Scottish parliaments
What right did Charles believe in?
he believed in the divine right of kings