1) How Serious a Threat was Mary Stuart 5: Why Was She a Threat? Flashcards
Why was Mary a problem for Elizabeth?
Because of her claim to the English throne, as recognition of her claim might jeopardise England’s future political independence and Protestant religion.
As Elizabeth’s reign progressed, what encouraged Mary to try and win what she saw as rightfully hers?
As Elizabeth’s reign progressed, Elizabeth’s failure to marry or name a successor encouraged Mary to try to win what she saw as rightfully hers.
What weren’t England’s Catholics prepared to do?
Most English Catholics weren’t prepared to support Mary as Queen if she were to overthrow Elizabeth, as Liz’s right had been authorised by statute.
Why weren’t some English Catholics keen on Mary?
Some English Catholics weren’t keen on Mary because of her French and Scottish blood, and people were very xenophobic.
From the moment Mary arrived in England, what did the Privy Council regard her as?
From the moment Mary arrived in England, the Privy Council regarded her as a threat to the government and the religious settlement.
Why did who she was make her a threat?
Who she was made her a threat as she was next in line for the throne as Elizabeth had no children. Although Henry VIII had excluded the Stuarts from the succession, this could be changed.
Why was the fact that she was a natural leader for English Catholics a threat?
The fact that she was a natural leader for English Catholics was a threat as she had support, especially n the North.
However what did most Catholics see Mary as?
Most Catholics saw Mary as a liability, and were xenophobic of her French and Scottish connections.
Why was Mary’s presence in England a threat?
Mary’s presence in England was a threat as it gave people an excuse to rebel for example the Rebellion of the Northern Earls 1569.
What kind of role did Mary have in the Rebellion of the Northern Earls?
Mary had a central but indirect role in the Rebellion.
Why was the fact that she had the support of the Guise family in France and Philip II of Spain after 1570 a threat?
If both France and Spain supported Mary, there was a chance of a Catholic Crusade against England.
Why didn’t France want to interfere?
France were fighting a war of their own.
What did Mary’s presence in England raise the question of?
Mary’s presence in England raised the question of the succession, and England’s Catholics found they had an alternative to Elizabeth.
Who was Elizabeth reluctant to work against?
Elizabeth was reluctant to work against Mary, or other Kings and Queens in general.
What did her reluctance to work against other Kings and Queens give people the opportunity to do?
Her reluctance gave people the opportunity to conspire against her using Mary.
