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The English Civil War: The Beginning What were the issues between the King James I & the English Parliament? Union of the Crowns After 44 years of rule, Queen Elizabeth is the last of the Tudors, dies without an heir Cousins from Scotland (the Stuarts) are closest relatives – James Stuart already King of Scotland England & Scotland will share a king Sharing a king is known as Union of the Crowns Elizabeth I Power of the Purse Magna Carta states only Parliament can tax Parliament controls money “the power of the purse” English Parliament feels they are equal w/ King However, James believes in “divine right” James I Issues between James I & Parliament James had a weak Parliament in Scotland, begins clashing with stronger English Parliament James & Parliament fight over money, legal & religious issues 1. England is in debt but James wants more money for an extravagant lifestyle & wars 2. James wants to use royal courts (Star Chamber) to administer justice, not jury courts 3. Puritans in Parliament were trying to reform the Church of England, James opposed idea