Mary Tudor Flashcards
1
Q
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
2
Q
Did Mary deserve the title bloody Mary? Yes and why
A
- 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
3
Q
Did Mary deserve the title ‘Bloody Mary’ no and why?
A
- 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