The Problem Of Mary Queen Of Scotts

Question 1

Why was Mary queen of scots important

Answer 1

Many catholics saw Mary Queen of Scots as a the legitimate monarch. (She was Elizabeths cousin and had a direct link to the throne).

Question 2

What was Elizabeth’s relations with Mary

Answer 2

Elizabeth did not know what to do with Mary.

She did not want to hand her over to the Scottish lords but she also did not want her to go abroad

so she decided to keep her in England in captivity