why was she able to keep her throne Flashcards
Northumberland’s two mistakes
he failed to appreciate her support as the legitimate leader
she was free in Suffolk so could rally support while he was busy with LJG
actions of Northumberland
marched 2000 soldiers to Suffolk to arrest her
many deserted along the way
privy council
they were aware of their weak position and announced Mary as queen
had previously given their support to LJG
Support and loyalty for Tudor monarchy
England had enjoyed decades of stability under the Tudors
the name had become synonymous with England’s growing European standing
Bindoff called it “the greatest mass demonstration of loyalty ever accorded to a Tudor”
tactics
she was proclaimed by the East Anglian gentry and then marched south to London
claim to throne and law
in 1544 Henry had passed the Succession Act, which named her as legitimate queen
majority of commons and nobles supported the rightful accession
bad public relations
Northumberland was seen as grabbing power through his son- not popular with the people
his allies deserted him as soon as he left London
religion
protestants didn’t fear Mary, as she was seen as a Catholic rather than a Papist
most people remained conservative in their beliefs
events of 1553
tell us that for most people, it was important that God’s rightful choice of Monarch, Mary, should take the throne rather than a usurper
outside London
there was support for traditional Catholic ways
the provinces backed Mary as they wanted to stop the move towards Protestantism
wave of support
for Mary upon her accession, as exemplified by the reaction of the Londoners as she entered
problem
she was impatient to make changes and misinterpreted the relief of her succession as a rejoice for Catholicism
reversal of religious policies
and her dramatic decision to marry Philip turned her popularity into dislike
