Problems With MQS Flashcards
Why were there no questions on MQS legitimacy?
She was Henry VII’s great grandaughter and Elizabeth’s second cousin
When did MQS become queen of Scotland?
Six days after her birth as King James V died
Describe Mary of Guise?
MQS mother, from a powerful, Catholic, French noble family
What did Elizabeth help Scottish protestant lords do in 1560?
Defeat Mary of Guise who was ruling Scotland for MQS while she was in France with her husband, King Francis II
Why did Scottish protestant lords want to rebel in 1560?
They didn’t like the French influence in Scotland.
Why did Elizabeth secretly send money and troops to help the Scottish Protestant rebels in 1560?
Elizabeth knew the monarch would involve deposing a monarch, but she was worried about the constant threat of MQS having French allies who could overthrow Elizabeth.
What was the Treaty of Edinburgh created and what did it state?
1560 - stated MQS would give up her claim to the English throne
What was wrong with the Treaty of Edinburgh?
MQS never approved of it and still wanted to be named as Elizabeth’s heir
Why did MQS return to Scotland in December 1560?
Her husband (Francis II) had unexpectedly died
How was Scotland different for MQS after the treaty of Edinburgh?
She was still queen, but the protestant lords controlled the Scottish government
Why was it so hard for Elizabeth to choose an heir?
She didn’t want an heir and if she chose Mary, there would be a division of Catholic support and almost no support from protestants, which would weaken Elizabeth’s position
Who did MQS marry in 1565?
Henry Stuart (Lord Darnley) and had a son James
What is the conspiracy behind Lord Darnley’s death and what did this lead to?
MQS ordered the Earl of Bothwell to murder him as she married Bothwell soon after, leading protestant lords to rebel again and force Mary to hand the throne to James
What happened to MQS after she was replaced by James?
Imprisoned in a castle on an island
What happened after MQS escaped prison?
Raised an army in 1568 to retrieve the throne. Her forces were defeated at Langside and she fled to England in hopes of Elizabeth’s help
Why was Mary’s arrival in England in 1568 a problem?
Elizabeth didn’t like that Mary was overthrown from Scotland as she was the rightful monarch but knew Mary was a threat to the English throne.
How was MQS treated under Elizabeth’s help?
Held comfortably captive while Elizabeth decided what to do
How did MQS and Elizabeth communicate?
Wrote letters but never met
What meeting with MQS refuse with Elizabeth?
One pleading for innocence on the Darnley situation
When did court hear for Mary’s case to be heard about Darnley?
Between Oct 1568 and Jan 1569.
How close was MQS’s Darnley court case to not happening?
Scottish Lords claimed they had letters proving MQS guilty. MQS claimed court had no right to go ahead with the case as she was an anointed monarch and would not plea unless Elizabeth guaranteed innocence. She refused
What would happen if MQS was innocent or guilty in the Darnley court case?
Guilty: rebel lords would capture MQS and Elizabeth would’ve been supporting the deposing of an anointed monarch.
Innocent: Mary could raise an army that could easily dethrone Elizabeth
What was the conclucsion of MQS court case?
Reached no conclusion. Mary remained a threat
What did the revolt of the northern earls take advantage of?
The fact that Elizabeth didn’t want an heir or marriage.
What was the plot for the revolt of the northern earls (1569)?
Mary would marry the Duke of Norfolk who was protestant. MQS agreed to it
How did the Earl of Leicester snake out the plan for the revolt of the northern earls?
Earl of Leicester was originally involved (one of Elizabeth’s favourites) but switched up and told Elizabeth of the plan
Why was Mary moved to Coventry?
After Leicester told Elizabeth of the plan, MQS seemed even a threat in captivity
What did Elizabeth still refuse to do to MQS after she was sent to Coventry?
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