Mary Queen of Scots Flashcards
Who was Mary Queen of Scots?
A Scottish queen who reigned from 1542 to 1567.
What was the Babington Plot?
A conspiracy in 1586 to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I of England and make Mary Queen of Scots the queen.
Did the Babington Plot work?
No - the letters from Anthony Babington to Mary were intercepted by Elizabeth’s spymaster, Francis Walsingham.
How old was Mary when she became Queen of Scotland?
1 week
The Babington Plot aimed to replace Queen Elizabeth I with _____ on the English throne.
Mary Queen of Scots
What role did Sir Francis Walsingham play in the Babington Plot?
Sir Francis Walsingham was the chief secretary to Queen Elizabeth I and played a key role in uncovering the plot.
What was the outcome for Mary Queen of Scots after the Babington Plot was uncovered?
Mary Queen of Scots was tried and executed for her involvement in the plot.
Where did Mary live from her childhood until her husband, Francis II died?
France
What happened when Mary returned to Scotland in 1561 after Francis’ death?
Protestant nobles began to oppose her.
When did the Babington Plot happen?
1586
Who sentenced Mary Queen of Scots to death?
Queen Elizabeth I
What was the Babington Plot meant to do?
Bring Catholic rule back to England.
What was the significance of the Babington Plot in English history?
It highlighted the tensions between Catholics and Protestants and led to the downfall of Mary Queen of Scots.
Who were the primary supporters of Mary in the Babington Plot?
Catholic conspirators and some English nobles.
Who did Mary marry in 1565?
Lord Darnley, her half-cousin. A year later, they had a son, James VI. However, in 1567,
Darnley was murdered.
Who murdered Lord Darnley?
Mary Queen of Scots, and her ally, the Earl of Bothwell. They later got married.
What did Mary then do?
After the nobles’ outrage at the marriage, Mary was forced to abdicate for the benefit of James VI.
How did Mary pose a threat to Elizabeth?
Catholics would see her as an opportunity to restore Catholic rule to England. She also had a strong claim to the throne.
3 examples of plots against Elizabeth?
Northern Rebellion (1569), Ridolfi Plot (1571), Babington Plot (1586)
What happened to Anthony Babington after the plot was discovered?
He was arrested, tried, and executed.
What was the fate of the conspirators involved in the Babington Plot?
Most were executed.
What was the relationship between Mary Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I?
They were cousins, with Mary being a legitimate heir to the English throne.
What did Elizabeth do to Mary Queen of Scots after she came to England?
Imprisoned her for 19 years.
When was Mary executed?
1587
