Mary Queen of Scots

Question 1

reasons why MQOS was a threat to Elizabeth (3)

Answer 1

-Claim to the throne
-Arrival in England in 1568
-Relations in England, 1568-9

Question 2

What was her claim to the throne

Answer 2

-granddaughter of Henry VIII’s sister. this made her Elizabeth’s cousin and gave her a strong claim to the english throne
-She was catholic so recusants saw her as a good alternative
She was married to the King of France, an enemy of England. this meant she had powerful connections

Question 3

timeline of why Elizabeth came to england

Answer 3

1560: King Francis died, and mary returned to Scotland
1565: Mary married Lord Darnley. Abusive relationship. Mary deeply unhappy
1566:Mary’s secretary David Rizzio killed, Mary’s son born
1567: Lord Darnley murdered, and mary marries the suspect of his murder
1568:Scots threaten to arrest Mary. she flees to England.

Question 4

MQOS relations in england 1568-9

Answer 4

Elizabeth supported Mary when she was threatened by scottish nobles but did not want Mary in England. She was a dangerous threat. They both exchanges letters but never met.