How did James I Rise to power ?

He acceded to the English throne upon the death of the heirless Queen Elizabeth I in 1603.

When his mother was executed by Elizabeth the following year, James did not protest too vociferously - he hoped to be named as Elizabeth's successor. In 1589, James married Anne of Denmark. In March 1603, Elizabeth died and James became king of England and Ireland in a remarkably smooth transition of power.

Explanation:

When his mother was executed by Elizabeth the following year, James did not protest too vociferously - he hoped to be named as Elizabeth's successor. In 1589, James married Anne of Denmark. In March 1603, Elizabeth died and James became king of England and Ireland in a remarkably smooth transition of power.

it's a to start a war with the americans