Question

what was the significant difference between elizabeth i and charles i?
even though elizabeth was next in line after charles, she did not have english support because she was a woman.
elizabeth was a catholic who was tolerant to protestants while charles was an intolerant protestant.
elizabeth did not directly challenge the authority of parliament while charles tried to rule defying parliament.
elizabeth had to establish a new royal line while charles was part of a well-established family.

Explanation:

• The first option is incorrect: Elizabeth I preceded Charles I, so she was not next in line after him.
• The second option is incorrect: Elizabeth I was a Protestant (Anglican) with relative religious tolerance, while Charles I was sympathetic to Catholicism, which clashed with Protestant Parliament.
• The fourth option is incorrect: Elizabeth I was part of the established Tudor line, and Charles I was from the Stuart line which was already established when he ruled.
• The third option is correct: Elizabeth I maintained a working relationship with Parliament to secure funds and support, while Charles I repeatedly dissolved Parliament, ruled without it (the Personal Rule, 1629-1640), and tried to assert royal authority over Parliament, which was a key cause of the English Civil War.

Answer:

Elizabeth did not directly challenge the authority of Parliament while Charles tried to rule defying parliament.