The problem of Mary, Queen of Scots Flashcards

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Who was Mary, Queen of Scots, in relation to Henry VIII?

His great-niece, giving her a direct claim to the English throne.

True or false? Mary, Queen of Scots, publicly accepted Elizabeth as the legitimate monarch of England.

False. She was vocal in her own claim and did not recognise Elizabeth as legitimate.

Why did Elizabeth being unmarried and childless make Mary, Queen of Scots, a threat?

Mary was next in line to the throne, so if Elizabeth died without an heir, a Catholic queen would inherit.

What happened to Mary, Queen of Scots, when she fled to England in 1568?

Elizabeth had her imprisoned, as Mary could otherwise raise an army to depose her.

Why did Mary's presence in England after 1568 increase Catholic opposition to Elizabeth?

Mary provided a Catholic alternative to Elizabeth and became a focus of Catholic plotting.

Why did Mary's earlier alliance with France worry Elizabeth in 1568–69?

It increased the threat of a French invasion in support of Mary's claim.

What was the outcome of the conference held at York and Westminster (October 1568 – January 1569) to examine Mary, Queen of Scots?

Scottish lords produced the 'Casket Letters', said to show Mary had plotted Lord Darnley's murder, but no verdict was reached. Mary was neither convicted nor freed, and stayed in custody in England.