The Jacobean Era was the period in English and Scottish history that coincides with the reign of James VI of Scotland who also inherited the crown of England in 1603 as James I. The Jacobean era succeeds the Elizabethan era and precedes the Caroline era.

What happened during the Jacobean era?

The Jacobean era was the time when King James I was king of England, between 1603 and 1625. During this time, the first American colonies were founded and the Gunpowder Plot occurred, in which a group of religious extremists tried to blow up the English Parliament building and kill King James.

What is the difference between the Elizabethan era and the Jacobean era?

Elizabethan England was named after its queen, Elizabeth I. Jacobean England was named after its king, James I. He was also King James VI of Scotland before Scotland and England were ruled by one monarch (king or queen).