Mary I Flashcards
Who were Mary I’s Mother and Father?
Henry VIII was her Father
Catherine of Aragon was her Mother
Who were Mary’s other surviving siblings and what order were they born?
Mary I
Elizabeth I
Edward VI
Why did Edward VI take the Throne before Mary?
Because he was a Boy!
What year did Mary I take the Throne and who did she take it over from?
1553
Mary took it when her half Brother Edward VI died
What Religion was Mary I?
Catholic
What Religion was England when Mary I took to the Throne in 1553 and what did she change it to?
England was Protestant When Mary first took the Throne and Mary changed it to Catholic as soon as she could
Mary I was both popular and unpopular at times during her Reign.
Describe the time when she was popular and unpopular
Mary was popular to begin with because most people were pleased that she was turning England back into a Catholic Country.
Mary became less popular when she decided to marry a Spanish King called Philip II from Spain. People were worried about having a Spanish King.
Why was Mary I becoming Queen a big deal?
Mary was the first female to take the Throne.
Why did Mary I have the nickname ‘Bloody Mary’?
Because she burnt 300 people at the Stake who refused to change from Protestant to Catholic
What happened to Mary I towards the end of her Reign
Mary I became depressed and eventually died
What year did Mary I die?
Who took over the Throne when she died?
Mary I died in 1558
Mary’s half Sister Elizabeth took the Throne and became Elizabeth I
