Mary as a threat

How long was MQOS in England?

1958 to execution in 1587

When did Mary become Queen of Scotland?

1 week old

Where did she spend her childhood?

France

What was she seen as a threat to?

Liz’s position as Queen of England

Why was Mary a threat?

• Catholic

• Legitimate

• Married- possible future heirs

• Scottish border

  • Possible successor

What were relations between Liz and Mary linked with?

Issues of religion and succession

What was 2 reasons she was a problem for Mary Stuart?

Claim to the English throne and half-French and Catholic

What would happen if Liz recognised her claim?

It might jeopardise England’s future political independence and its official protestant religion

What were most Catholics desperate for?

Liz to give her blessing to Mary as a successor but they didn’t want to overthrow Liz

What make Mary’s presence more of a threat?

After 1569 relations with Spain deteriorated and Spain was willing to support her cause

What was she repeatedly the focus of?

Potential rebellions against Liz

What was she seen as supporters as?

‘Queen in waiting’

What did her Catholic religion mean?

Support of Phillip II of Spain and Pope

What was the events that happened with Spain prior to 1587 show?

An invasion of England from Spanish was already planned

Examples of the events

• Treaty of Nonsuch 1595

• Excommunication

• Spanish Ambassador expelled from English court 1583

• Allowing protestant ships from the Netherlands to use English ports

What did Mary’s execution do to Spain?

Gave them an additional motive but didn’t make the threat worse

What didn’t her threat end?

The succession crisis

What was the last stage of the English Reformation?

James was successor to English throne- protestant

What would happen to England after Liz’s death?

Remain Protestant