28. The Succession In 1558

Question 1

What did Mary’s overthrow of Northumberland and Edward’s devise restore?

Answer 1

Henry VIII’s will

Question 2

What did the Act of Succession of 1543 state about what would happen if Mary died?

Answer 2

If she died childless, she would be succeeded by Elizabeth

Question 3

What did Mary view Elizabeth as ?

Answer 3

Illegitimate

Question 4

What would denying Elizabeth the right of succession require?

Answer 4

Parliamentary legislation to overturn the 1544 act, or elizabeth’s disqualification through treason

Question 5

Where was elizabeth after Wyatt’s revellion?

Answer 5

Confined to the Tower of London for two months

Question 6

Why was elizabeth released from the Tower of London?

Answer 6

There was no compelling proof that she was involved in the plot

Question 7

Where was elizabeth kept until the end of the reign?

Answer 7

Under house arrest

Question 8

When did Mary formally name elizabeth as her successor?

Answer 8

6 November 1558