mary queen of scots Flashcards
What was Elizabeth’s initial reaction to Mary’s arrival in England in 1568?
Elizabeth put Mary in prison
Elizabeth was unimpressed by Mary’s unexpected arrival.
What strong claim did Mary, Queen of Scots, have to the English throne?
As a granddaughter of Margaret Tudor
Many English Catholics supported her claim because she was Catholic.
At what age did Mary become queen of Scotland?
Six days old
Mary’s mother acted as regent during her childhood.
Who did Mary marry in 1558?
The heir to the French throne
Mary was 15 years old at the time of her marriage.
What happened to Mary’s husband in 1560?
He died suddenly
This led Mary to return to Scotland.
Why was Elizabeth unwilling to name Mary as her heir?
Feared Catholic plots to overthrow her
Elizabeth believed this would encourage conspiracies.
Who did Mary marry in 1565?
Scottish nobleman Lord Darnley
Their marriage was unhappy and led to Darnley’s murder.
What event occurred in 1566 involving David Rizzio?
He was stabbed to death by a group of Scottish nobles
Darnley was involved in this incident due to jealousy.
What happened to Darnley in 1567?
He was murdered
Many suspected Mary and the Earl of Bothwell were behind it.
What action did Mary take after being imprisoned by Scottish nobles?
She abdicated in favor of her one-year-old son, James
This was due to pressure from the nobles.
What did Mary do in 1568 after escaping from prison?
Raised an army
She sought to regain her throne.
How did Elizabeth view the Scottish nobles’ actions against Mary?
She believed they had no right to overthrow her
Elizabeth still viewed Mary as the legitimate queen of Scotland.
What was the purpose of the ‘Casket Letters’ presented to the inquiry?
To investigate Mary’s involvement in Darnley’s murder
The letters allegedly implicated Mary and Bothwell.
What did Mary’s supporters claim about the Casket Letters?
They were forgeries
Despite claims, many members of the inquiry believed the letters were genuine.
What was Elizabeth’s dilemma regarding Mary’s inquiry verdict?
She didn’t want a guilty or not-guilty verdict
A guilty verdict would support the nobles; a not-guilty verdict would force her to release Mary.
