Elizabeth Failed Plots Flashcards
1
Q
How can you categorise the plots against Elizabeth?
A
- religion - northern rebellion, the babington plot - usually based on the belief that Elizabeth had no right to be queen
- power and influence - Essex rebellion - the result of rivalries within the privy council, the battle for influence over the queen
2
Q
Why did the plots against Elizabeth keep failing?
A
- huge network of spies
- she was a skilled politician so could deal with parliament
- her religious settlement kept the peace
- tough punishments for any who opposed her
- no alternative - without a viable alternative rebellions struggles to gain support
3
Q
How old was Mary when she became queen of Scotland?
A
8 days old
4
Q
Why did Mary Queen of Scot’s flee to England in 157?
A
She was accused of the murder of her second husband Lorn Darnley.
5
Q
Why was Mary Queen of Scot’s arriving in England a concern to Protestants?
A
Worried she might lead or inspire a rebellion
6
Q
What did Elizabeth do with Mary Queen of Scot’s?
A
- many wanted her executed but Elizabeth was hesitant
- Mary was put under guard and moved around England for the next 19 years
7
Q
What was the babington plot?
A
- 1586 Anthony Babington planned to kill Elizabeth and rescue Mary
- he passed messages to Mary hidden in beer barrels - Mary backed the plot
- the servants were spies for Walsingham
- Elizabeth tried mary for treason
8
Q
Why did Mary say she couldn’t have been guilty of treason?
A
- Mary said she was Scottish so couldn’t commit treason
- she criticised that she wasn’t shown any evidence against her
9
Q
Why was Elizabeth reluctant to sign Mary’s death warrant?
A
- concern over reaction of other catholics - France and Spain
- revenge from Mary’s son James king of Scotland
10
Q
What was the reaction to Mary’s execution?
A
- foreign powers were outraged but took no action
- James became heir to the throne
- he accepted Elizabeth’s apology
