Mary I Flashcards
How did Mary ascend the throne?
Mary began to march towards London after LJG was proclaimed as Queen by Northumberland in London. Had lots of support from East Anglia but only one noble. Then declared herself as Queen at Framlingham Court.
Once Northumberland left London to confront her at Suffolk, both his 2000 men and privy council abandoned Northumberland. Choosing to support Mary instead.
Did Mary have support of the common people?
Yes
When Mary entered London, mass was celebrated everywhere. A highly catholic tradition.
How did Mary try and present herself as a female monarch?
Presented herself extremely masculine in pictures and others. Did not want to be seen as feminine since it created an air of weakness which she did not want.
Why was Mary favoured over LJG?
She was a devout catholic. Very openly was so and would definitely undo the radical Protestantism that had occurred in the previous two reigns.
Was seen as the legitimate heir. As outlined in Henry VIII Act of Six Articles ,1539, if Edward VI dies without heirs - Mary I was the next monarch.
As both Mary I and LJG were female, gender was not an issue within this.
Why did not Edward I and Northumberland put the religiously undeclared Elizabeth I on the throne?
Elizabeth I made it clear she would not circumvent her sister in the succession
