Queen Mary's reign 1553-58 Flashcards
What were Mary’s views in regards to marriage?
She needed an heir for Catholic succession, and she had become well aged at 37. Backing for Phillip of Spain came from Bishop Gardiner.
When was Mary proclaimed Queen?
On 19th July, Mary was proclaimed Queen in London. She received widespread support.
What was Mary’s preference regards Phillip of Spain?
He was Spanish, Catholic and already politically experienced and his father, Charles V, had always provided support for Mary.
What was the role given to Phillip of Spain?
Given title of King, exercise none of the power, no foreigners to hold English office and he had no claim onto the English throne.
What was the Wyatts rebellion?
January 1554, Sir Thomas Wyatt raised a force of around 3,000 men with several motives including religion, xenophobia, the decline in cloth industry and gentry who had lost office.
Why did she become known as Bloody Mary and what was treatment of heretics?
Altogether, 289 Protestants suffered the gruesome fate of being burnt at stake. This is why she became known as Bloody Mary, mainly occurred in London with 60 burnings.
What extent had Mary transformed the religious situation by 1558?
The bulk of the country remained Catholic in sentiment, Tittler argued she failed to advance and was too dependant on a repressive approach derived from counter reformation.
What was the relationship between Mary and Parliament?
There was cautious cooperation and many (around 80) opposed the reversal of Edwardian religious legislation and other crown policies, Mary tried not to press her opinions on parliament.
What were financial reforms under Queen Mary?
There was a commission to improve the administration of crown finances , it recommended reforms etc known as Court of Exchequer.
What were the naval and military reforms under Queen Mary?
Six new shops, peacetime allocation of £14,000 to the navy. Also implemented methods of raising troops.
What were the reforms for the towns under Mary?
Became more active in areas relating to poor relief, as previous years had huge mortality date and harvest failure and taxation became very high.
