Elizabeth's treatment of Mary, Queen of Scots Flashcards
when was Mary put on trial?
October 1586
who was Mary put on trial in front of?
36 noblemen including Sir Francis Walsingham and Sir William Cecil
how did Mary defend herself?
she claimed because she was not English, she could not be guilty of treason
what did Mary criticise?
the fact she had not been allowed to see evidence against herself
when was she sentenced to death?
25th October
who was the new heir to the English throne?
Mary’s son James I (Protestant)
what did many see Mary as?
a martyr for her faith and saw her execution as proof that Elizabeth was wicked
why was Elizabeth reluctant to sign Mary’s death warrent?
she feared that executing a fellow monarch might inspire her enemies or that Mary’s son might want revenge
who’s reactions was Elizabeth also scared of?
Catholic powers: France and Spain
when did Elizabeth sign the death warrant?
1st February 1587
when was Mary executed?
in private on the 8th February 1587- the Earl’s of Shrewsbury and Kent’s were the witnesses
did France and Spain do anything?
there was outrage but no action was taken
did King James I of Scotland accept Elizabeth’s apology for killing his mother?
yes
