Marriage And Succsession Flashcards
1
Q
Arguments in favour of marriage
A
Create an alliance with a foreign country
Produce an heir to continue Tudor line and stop marry queen of Scots becoming queen after she dies
2
Q
Arguments against marriage
A
Loss of authority power would be shared
Giving birth was risky for the mother
Elizabeth was able to use the possibility of marriage to her advantage when dealing with foreign leaders
3
Q
Potential suitors
A
The French king threat to England falling under French control
King Phillip of Spain who was catholic
