Question

why did james i quarrel with parliament?
he wanted to form an alliance with louis xiv.
he believed in the divine right of kings.
he believed parliament should be given the right to tax.
he wanted members of parliament to sign the magna carta.

Explanation:

To determine why James I quarreled with Parliament, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Forming an alliance with Louis XIV was not a reason for his quarrel with Parliament.
• Option 2: James I believed in the divine right of kings, meaning he thought his authority came directly from God and was not subject to Parliament's control. This clashed with Parliament's desire for a role in governance, leading to quarrels.
• Option 3: James I did not believe Parliament should have the right to tax; he wanted to tax without Parliament's approval, so this is incorrect.
• Option 4: The Magna Carta was signed long before James I's time, so this is not a valid reason.

Answer:

B. He believed in the divine right of kings.