Mary, queen of scots Flashcards
Mary, Queen oof scooters.
How was Mary Queen of Scots successful in ruling Scotland from 1561–1567?
She wasn’t biased towards Catholics, despite being catholic. She executed several catholic nobles, showing that she did not give them any better treatment that protestants.
How was Mary Queen of Scots unsuccessful in ruling Scotland from 1561–1567?
Queen of Scots unsuccessful in ruling Scotland from 1561–1567? She lost powerful nobles. some nobles were also suspicious of her as she was catholic, and raised in France.
What were the aims of the rebels at Carberry Hill?
To punish Darnley’s murderers and save Prince James.
What happened when Mary surrendered at Carberry Hill?
She expected to be treated like a queen but was imprisoned and eventually forced to abdicate, after being tormented by her Step-brother, James Stewart.
What two groups formed after Mary’s abdication?
The King’s Party (supporters if James) and the Marians. (Supporters of Mary)
Why did some support the Marians?
They hated Moray or hated him more than Mary. Many also liked Mary.
Why did some support the King’s Party?
They b.elieved Mary killed Darnley or hated Bothwell, Or they disliked Mary
What happened at the Battle of Langside?
Mary attempted to reach Dumbarton Castle but was intercepted by Moray’s forces and defeated.
When did Mary flee to England?
16th May 1568.
Why was Mary imprisoned by Elizabeth upon entering England?
Elizabeth was intimidated by Mary, as Mary had a potentially larger claim to the English throne than Elizabeth did.
Why did Moray receive a £5000 loan from Elizabeth?
To fund his government
What happened in Scotland after Mary fled?
Moray became regent (1567-1570) then Lennox (1570-1571)
Both were shot (First ever murder with a gun)
How did Moray consolidate his power?
He forced Mary to abdicate and used forged casket letters to keep her imprisoned. However, some of these casket letters were genuine. Many of them had extra words added to incriminate Mary further.
Why was Lennox unpopular as regent?
He was Darnley’s father and made no effort to stop Marian attacks, including the Creeping Parliament.
What were Morton’s successes as regent?
He defeated the Marians and re-established law and order
What were Morton’s failures as regent?
He lacked financial support from Elizabeth, and devalued the currency.
What was the First Book of Discipline (1560)?
John Knox’s plan for a Protestant Church where congregations chose ministers.
What was ‘the creeping parliament’?
It was where Lennox met others, and it was named the creeping parliament as Lennox and anyone else attending commonly ‘crept’ along the floor to avoid gunshots from the Marians.
What did the Second Book of Discipline (1578) say?
The church received its authority from God, and not the monarch.
What happened in the Ruthven Raid?
Nobles kidnapped King James to influence his rule; he escaped in 1583.
How did James react to the Ruthven Raid?
He reduced the Kirk’s power through the Black Acts and reinforced the divine right of kings.
Why did Elizabeth keep Mary imprisoned for 19 years?
Mary was a Catholic threat with a strong claim to the throne and had many Catholic supporters.
Why was Mary eventually executed?
A coded letter revealed a plot to kill Elizabeth, making her a direct threat.
When and where was Mary executed?
8th February, 1587 at Fotheringhay Castle.
