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//Answer prepared by Kern K.// James Stuart I, known as the King of Scots or James I, succeeded the throne after Queen Elizabeth died. He was the offspring of Bloody Mary (Mary, Queen of Scots) and Lord Darnley who was murdered when James I was young. When James I was only an infant, he became the Scottish ruler. Regents ruled the country because James I was too young. The country experienced turbulent times with the regents as the country suffered a civil war. Thankfully, the war ended as James Stuart became eligible to rule. James was soon to become the English and the Irish ruler in 1603. Queen Elizabeth I died and James succeeded the throne due to a mutual agreement with Elizabeth I in the Treaty of Berwick. According to BBC news, the treaty “pledged allegiance between the two countries and promised mutual help against invasion from countries like France.” The University of Victoria stated that England welcomed James and his royal family, enthusiastically after Elizabeth died. James developed a similar approach to Queen Elizabeth by governing the country the same way with subjects concerning education and etc. Consequently, he gained the support of the English.
 * Who succeeded the throne after Queen Elizabeth died? What is his legacy?**

James I was considered as one of the best rulers that ruled England. //Shakespeare// by Dorling Kindersley stated that the seventeenth century saw “growing literacy rates” when King James ascended to the throne. James influenced English literature greatly. The King of Scots had many literary aspirations. The king’s mentor George Buchanan educated the king and influenced the king to develop an interest in literature. James Stuart published six treatises (lengthy essays) on poetry before 34 years old. The king supported Shakespeare and was particularly interested in Macbeth. James also limited the power of the monarchy. He radically changed the Elizabethan church and he heralded his cause with the slogan, “No bishop, no king!” James Stuart expressed hate for the king’s control of the church with this quote and believed that the king should not rule the church. Therefore, he believed that a priest should lead the church instead of a bishop or a king. He was more tolerant of other religions than any of his predecessors; therefore, religious groups like the Puritans were allowed to meet. Lastly, James Stuart brought stability in Europe. He made peace with Spain and acted as a foreign arbitrator to bring economic stability to the country. James Stuart’s legacy is still around today, after his death in 1625. The Evangelicals practice religion from the James Stuart Bible today. The King James Bible remains as “the most widely published text in the English language” according to the British Library. His support for education still lives today as the literacy rates in countries have increased. James Stuart is not remembered as the successor to Queen Elizabeth but is remembered as the ruler who strove for stability and peace for England. The world would be affected if James Stuart did not rule in England in the seventeenth century.

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 * Works Cited

Best, Michael. “// Shakespeare's Life and Times //.” __Internet Shakespeare Editions__, University of Victoria: Victoria, BC, 2001-2005. . 7 Mar 2009

"Education Rates in England." __British Library__. British Library. 4 Mar 2009 ** . ** .

"James I, King of England, VI of Scotland." __Historic Figures__. British Broadcasting ** Corporation. 8 Mar 2009 ** .

__Shakespeare__. 2. New York: Dorling Kindersley, 2004.

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-**Kern K.** This video shows pictures of how King James helped England.

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This talks about Elizabeth's impact in England and also King James's impact on England. It is a very interesting video.
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This is a picture of the legendary King James who made England a better place.



This is the picture of the King James Bible which Evangelicals practice from. - Kern K.

Who succeeded the throne after Queen Elizabeth died? What is his legacy? //Answer prepared by Colin H.// When Queen Elizabeth died, James I succeeded the throne. He ruled Scotland and then England, after Queen Elizabeth died. King James I was born in Scotland and his father, Lord Darnley, was murdered in the early 1567’s just before James’ one year old birthday. He was in his house and his neighbor’s house had exploded and the blow also hit his house. He got into the courtyard, but not before the men of Lour Balfour pounced on him and strangled him to death for reasons not known. Life growing up for James was rough. James’ childhood was chaotic, flawed by a long and troubled minority, or in other words, he had a hard childhood he had to struggle through. He also witnessed a civil war in Scotland during his life.

James I came to England because of Queen Elizabeth’s death. Once again according to BBC’s Historic Figures, “On arrival he realized that he was considered an alien and his strong opinions about the divine right of kings earned him a reputation for narrow-mindedness and intellectual bullying.” In other words, this quote explains that when he arrived in England he was considered an outsider or someone not familiar to the people. It also means his ideas won him a bad reputation.

Despite some of the King’s critics, he was considered a very successful king. According to BBC’s, Historic Figures, “James became the first Stuart king of England in 1603 under the terms of the Treaty of Berwick which he had signed with Elizabeth I in 1586. The Treaty pledged allegiance between the two countries and promised mutual help against invasion, thus protecting England from France.” In other words, the quote states that the treaty would promise help from another country if that country were invaded. James also made it clear that he was going to radically change the Elizabethan church. Although he failed to drastically alter the ways of the church, he was able to make a lasting impression. He commissioned a version of the Bible that was to become the standard text for more that 250 years, and that was the King James Bible. He not only reformed the Church of England, but also helped foreign policy. He made peace with Spain and aspired to achieve even greater stability throughout Europe, but could not do so because of Protestant opinion in Britain and Spanish resistance.

James I (VI of Scotland) suffered from ill health and depression after the early death of Henry, Prince of Whales, in 1612. Not much later he was devastated by the loss of his beloved wife in 1619. King James himself died on March 27th, 1625, and is buried in Westminster.

Works Cited

"Historic Figures." __BBC__. 12 Mar 2009 .  "Queen Elizabeth I Queen of England." __Queen Elizabeth I__. 29 February 2008. 8 Mar 2009 .