The problem of Mary Queen of scots Flashcards
What was the treaty of Edinburgh 1560?
treaty said Mary Queen of scots would give up her claim to the English throne
Who was Henry Stuart lord Darnly?
Henry Stuart Lord Darnley was Mary husband in 1565 She then gave birth to their son James and in 1566 Henry dies Probably my Earl of Bothwell.
What were the choices Elizabeth had for Mary?
She had the choices to: Help her regain the throne Hand Mary over to the Scottish lords Allow Mary to go abroad Keep Mary in England
What did the court decide was she guilty or not?
No verdict
If found guilty the Scottish lords would keep her as prisoner and if innocent she would raise an army which would be a threat to Elizabeth.
So she kept her captive in England but she still remained as a threat
What was the plan in 1569 to sort out the problem with Mary and the succession?
The plan was for Mary to marry Duke of Norfolk and because he was protestant so his kids would be to. They would have a strong claim to the throne and Mary liked the plot.
What was Elizabeth contribution in the treaty of Edinburgh?
Elizabeth helped Scotland protestant lords defeat Mary of a Guise (Mary queen of Scots mum)
Scottish Protestant lords rebelled because they did not like the French influence in Scotland.
Elizabeth couldn’t send help so she secretly sent money and troops
What was the Scottish lords response to Darnley death?
This led to protestant Scottish lords rebellion and she had to give up the throne in favour for her son. She was imprisoned in a castle but she escaped and raised an army in attempt to win back her throne. She was defeated and fled to England to Elizabeth to ask for help.
What did the court say about Mary involvement with Darnley death?
Court heard her case between October 1568-69.
Scottish lords bought letters saying she’s guilty but Mary said the court had no right to try her because she was an anointed monarch and would only off plea if Elizabeth said she was innocent. Elizabeth refused this
Did Elizabeth help Mary from Darnley murder?
Mary asked for a meeting with Elizabeth to persuade her of her innocence with Darnley’s murder but her request was refused
How did Elizabeth find out Mary plot to the throne?
Earl of Leicester told Elizabeth everything. Mary moved to the south of Coventry and Elizabeth refused to take strong action against her
