how did elizabeth deal with mary

Question 1

death warrant

Answer 1

• elizabeth signed it but gave cecil instructions to not have the warrant seal
• however council met and had warrant seal without elizabeth knowing

Question 2

when was mary beheaded

Answer 2

8th Feb 1587

Question 3

what was her reaction to mary’s death

Answer 3

• furious
• felt guilty (she committed regicide) and banished cecil from court
• didn’t speak to him for 6 months

Question 4

the impact of mary’s death

Answer 4

• elizabeth made her a Martyr
• england and spain became more hostile
• she continued to deny that she had sanctioned mary’s death