Lady Jane Grey Plot Flashcards
1
Q
When did the Lady Jane Grey Plot take place?
A
1553
2
Q
How long was Lady Jane Grey on the throne for?
A
9 days
3
Q
Who led the Lady Jane Grey Plot?
A
Earl of Northumberland
4
Q
What were the subsidiary causes of the Lady Jane Grey Plot?
A
-It was an attempt to keep England Protestant by keeping Mary away from the throne.
5
Q
What was the main cause of the Lady Jane Grey Plot?
A
If Mary took over the throne, Northumberland may lose his powers.
6
Q
How threatening was the Lady Jane Grey Plot?
A
Highly threatening, It changed the line of succession, however due to a lack of support it would only last 9 days.
7
Q
Why did the Lady Jane Grey Plot fail?
A
-Northumberland was unpopular
-Many prefered Catholicism to Protestantism
