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By Steven Burke, Kayla Ricketts, Jacob Castaneda, andErica Carpio.

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Ideas of Power and Where TheyRuledKing James I

He ruled over Scotland for

60 years and ruled overEngland/Ireland for 22years.

King James believed he wasgiven this position through

divine right.

He believed the King wasthe most powerful ruler ofthe country.

King Charles I

Ruled for 23 years.

He ruled over England,Ireland, and Scotland.

His brother Prince Henrywas originally heir to thethrown, but he died whenCharles was 12 years old.

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Economy and TradeKing James I

He lowered the tax of

Tobacco and productsdemand went up, and inthe long run the countryearned more money.

Supported East India

Company

Helped start trade inJapan. One of the good wasgunpowder.

King Charles I

There was a lard financial

debt in the Kingdom whenCharles began his reign.

At the time Englands taxeswere very low, so he startedincreasing taxes and to

help the Navy.

He supported Monopolycorporations so he couldcontrol the price of goods.

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Colonization and ExpansionKing James I

Made a charter to startcolonization In the newcolony Virginia.

In 1607 men from Englandsailed over and started thenew Colony Jamestownnamed after the King.

King Charles I

Started colony calledCarolina.

Rice was a major resource

in Carolina that helpedEngland.

He was criticized of rulingpoorly over the colonies,

being only concerned withthe profits it bringsEngland.

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ReligionKing James I

He was raised as Protestant

but public saw Catholicvalues in how he ruled.

Translated Bible intoHebrew, Greek, andEnglish.

Insisted on Religion ruleover all three kingdoms.

King Charles I

Was a devout Catholic.

There was controversy overCharles wife beingCatholic. Charles aloud herto practice her religionfreely.

Made the church supportthe principal that he haddivine right.

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Internal (Domestic) ProblemsKing James I

Did not have a good

relationship with theParliament and oftendisagreed.

Was looked down upon forhis extravagant spending.

King Charles I

He also did not agree with

Parliament because hisideas ofDive Right, hethought he was abovethem.

Gave control to

questionable leaders wholead Religious wars thatbrought troubles toEngland.

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Conclusion