3.2-Mary's trial

Question 1

Where was Mary moved to at the end of September?

Answer 1

Fotheringhay Castle

Question 2

In October what was MQS put on trial for?

Answer 2

Treason under the act for the Queens safety

Question 3

When was MQS convicted?

Answer 3

25th October 1586

Question 4

When did Elizabeth sign her death warrant?

Answer 4

1 February 1586

Question 5

What happened on the 3rd February 1586?

Answer 5

.Ten members of the Privy council summoned by Cecil decided to carry out the sentence

Question 6

What was the punishment for William Davison (Her secretary)

Answer 6

Arrested and thrown into Tower Of London for 19 Months

Question 7

How long did Elizabeth not speak to Cecil for following Mary’s execution?

Answer 7

6 Months

Question 8

What was important about MQS’s presence in England?

Answer 8

.Mary was a catholic heir to the throne and a threat to the protestant future of England
.Mary was valuable to the English catholics as they saw her as a rightful Heir to the throne
.Elizabeth proved to be indecisive in the killing of MQS
.The execution of MQS increased hostility with Catholic spain