Marriage and Securing the Succession Flashcards
What was the result of Edward’s declining health?
A plot trying to remove Mary from succession
Why was Mary seen as unfit?
She was Catholic
Why would Elizabeth never take the throne?
Due to her believes in legitimacy and legality
Why do people believe the plot was Edward’s idea?
As he had been attending more Privy Council meetings even setting agendas
Why did Edward want to exclude Mary?
So she could not undo all his religious reforms
Why do others believe Northumberland was the driving force behind the plot? (2)
- As he married his son (Dudley) to Lady Jane Grey who’d receive the throne
- He was also seen as ambitious
Who was intended to receive the throne when Edward died?
Lady Jane Grey’s future sons
Why would the throne be passed the LJG, not her future sons?
Edward would die too soon
When does Lady Jane Grey become queen?
10th of July
Why was Mary able to raise forces in East Anglia?
Mary was able to escape
What happenes when Mary sent letters to the privy council proclaiming herself queen?
They would deny her claim and supported Jane Grey
Who does Mary receive support from? Why?
- Nobles who wanted their land and titles back
- Holy Roman Emperor (Charles V)
What casues fears of another civil war?
The raising of Northumberland forces to challenge Mary’s claims
Why did Northumberland have to retreat?
As Northumberland’s troops would desert him - despite wage increases
What allows the privy council time to change their views in support of mary?
The departure of Northumberland
Who does Mary release?
Norfolk and Gardiner
Who joins the privy council?
Paget
Who does Mary execute and arrest?
Northumberland, Lady Jane Grey and Dudley
What would help Mary gain support?
Her decisiveness
What helped Mary’s claim as a Catholic?
The rise in Catholicism
What played a role in Northumberlands execution on 22nd August?
People disliked Northumberland and his lack of reliable supporters
Who were the two candidates for Mary’s marriage? Which key figure supported which?
Phillip II of Spain (Supported by Paget) and Edward Courtenay (Supported by Gardiner)
Who does Mary marry?
Phillip II
How does parliament repsond to the marriage?
In 1554 a petition was created
How does Mary repsosnd to the petition?
Ignores it
What accompanied the marriage to Phillip?
The treaty: “Act for the marriage of Queen Mary to Phillip of Spain” which proteceted England
What was Phillip as a husband?
Distant confidant
Why did people think Mary was pregnant in May 1554?
She had a swollen stomach caused by a cyst/tumour
When would phillip return to England and why?
Returning in 1557 attempting to gain support for a war with France but fails and leaves in July
Where would Phillip be for the majority of their marriage?
Abroad
When does Mary die?
1558
Does Mary have kids? Why?
No, partly because of her age and Phillip’s absence
Who succeeds Mary?
Elizabeth succeeded the throne in 1558 as Henry’s third succession act intended
