Mary Tudor Flashcards

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What was Mary’s religion policy?

A

She wanted to converts the entire country back to Catholicism and to bring England’s authority back to the pope

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Did Mary deserve the title bloody Mary? Yes and why

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  • she burnt 300 alive at the stake
  • She didn’t have a very strong marriage with he husband Sir Phillip of Spain
  • This made her angry and lose her temper on Protestants that didn’t do anything wrong
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Did Mary deserve the title ‘Bloody Mary’ no and why?

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  • She had a rough childhood due to her dad’s neglect
  • She was one of the first female monarchs in England and was therefore heavily influenced by her male peers.
  • Cardinal Pole had a lot of say in her decisions.
  • she had to be harsh to earn people’s respect
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