MARY I 1553-1558 Flashcards
Law that stated that Mary could not rule alone
Salic law
When was the marriage treaty drawn up limiting Philip II’s power?
April 1554
Terms of April 1554 marriage treaty (4)
- Philip would have title King of England, but no sovereign authority in his own right
- Any heir would inherit England and the Netherlands
- England would help the Netherlands if invaded by Spain
- Philip II did not have a claim to the English throne
Mary’s privy council changes and significance
Increased the size of it- arguably rendered it ineffective and lead to factionalism
Evidence that Mary’s council was ineffective
She did not go through her Privy Council when deciding to marry Philip
Evidence of conflict between Paget and Gardiner?
Paget blocked Gardiner’s attempt to reinstall heresy laws in 1554, but supposed a similar bill months later
Act that restored heresy laws?
1554 Act of Repeal
Act of Supremacy passed when?
1555- denying papal supremacy punishable by death
Which act restored papal supremacy in England?
1555 Act of Supremacy
How many Protestants did Mary execute?
284
Evidence that Mary’s religious policy was successful ?
Towards the end of her reign, Protestant persecutions were in decline
How did Mary deal with the Wyatt’s rebellion?
Executed Wyatt, Lady Jane Grey and Guildford Dudley. Arrested Elizabeth
When was Wyatt’s rebellion?
March 1554
Why did Wyatt’s rebellion fail?
Planned to co-ordinate 4 rebellions but only the one in Kent began.
Marched to London, but Wyatt could not persuade Londoners to join his cause
How many men did Wyatt march to London?
3,000
