Mary I royal authority + Gov

Question 1

When did Mary become queen

Answer 1

July 1553 she was 37 and unmarried

Question 2

What was Mary’s upbringing

Answer 2

She was never raised to be queen so had no knowledge of gov/politics
Catholic

Question 3

Philip of Spain Reason for marriage

Answer 3

Philip was catholic - Mary favoured him
Charles V supported this
Increase her half Spanish inheritance
11yrs younger than Mary
Better FP with Spain

Question 4

Philip of Spain Reason against the marriage

Answer 4

Philip wasn’t as intruded in the marriage
Public didn’t support the marriage
Parliament against the marriage

Question 5

Earl of Devon reasons for marriage

Answer 5

Favoured by public and parliment prevents a foreigner on the throne

Question 6

Earl of Devon reason against marriage

Answer 6

Three of factional rivalry - courtenary family would be more influential
Mary didn’t like him

Question 7

What issues were faced when Mary became queen

Answer 7

• religious divide Mary was catholic this was Mary’s largest problem due to the rise in Protestantism
• England was broke
• her supporters were inexperienced

Question 8

Who did Mary appoint to her council

Answer 8

Robert Rochester, Edward waldgrave, sir Henry bedingfield all had no experience in government