Elizabeth 3 - Mary Queen of Scots Flashcards
1
Q
What was Mary to Elizabeth?
A
Cousin
2
Q
What happened to Mary?
A
Forced to flee from Protestant rebellion in Scotland
Since 1568 she had been in prison in England
3
Q
Why was Mary’s presence in England a threat to Elizabeth?
A
Mary had a strong claim to the thrown
Mary was a figurehead for Catholic rebellion
Mary had powerful foreign supporters
4
Q
What did the privy council urge Elizabeth to do?
A
Execute Mary
5
Q
Why did Elizabeth refuse to execute Mary?
A
Mary was her cousin
Did not want to execute a fellow queen
6
Q
Why did Mary have a strong claim to the throne?
A
She was Henry VIII’s niece
Many believed her claim was more legitimate
She had a son and heir James
