Mary In England Flashcards
1
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How did Mary end up in England?
A
- Mary married Lord Darnley in 1565, but was murdered, probably by Earl of Bothwell and Mary.
- Earl of Bothwell and Mary are suspected of the murder, so she turns to him, and he marries her.
- The scandal forced Protestant Scottish lords to rebel again. They forced Mary to abdicate in favour of her baby son, James.
- In 1568, Mary escapes prison, raises an army and is defeated at long side. She flees to England.
2
Q
Pros of allowing Mary to leave England.
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- She’s no longer such a big figurehead for English Catholics.
- Mary’s not there to take the throne.
3
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Cons of allowing Mary to leave England.
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- She could side with another catholic empire e.g. France.
- Protestants would be annoyed that she let her go.
- Mary would be used for plots.
4
Q
Why didn’t Elizabeth meet Mary when she arrived in England.
A
-She didn’t meet up because Mary is still involved in the murder of Darnley, and they can’t be seen with each other.
5
Q
Why was there a treaty of Edinburgh, 1560?
A
- Protestant lords rebelled because they didn’t like the French, catholic influence brought to Scotland by Mary of guise.
- With encouragement from advisors, Elizabeth secretly sent money and troops to help the rebels.
- She did this because Scotland would be good allies, and she wanted to get rid of French troops in Scotland.
6
Q
Who was the treaty of Edinburgh signed by?
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France and England. Mary queen of Scots didn’t sign.
7
Q
What did the treaty of Edinburgh state? 1560
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- Agreed that both English and French troops should be withdrawn from Scotland.
- Also, since Ireland and England both belonged to Elizabeth, Mary no longer had a claim to those kingdoms.
- French soldiers are not allowed in Scotland unless France is invaded.
8
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What were the problems with the treaty of Edinburgh?
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- Mary never signed, as she wanted a claim as Elizabeth’s heir.
- Elizabeth didn’t want to name an heir, especially Mary, who would divide the country.
- Having Mary as Elizabeth’s heir would make her position weaker, as Catholics would have more reason to plot.
