Mary, Queen of Scots

What did Mary QOS claimed to be?

Legitimate heir to the English throne as she was Henry VIII’s great greandaughter.

Why did Scottish Protestant Lords rebelled agaisnt Mary of Guise?

They did not like her Catholic influence over Scotland.

Who was Mary of Guise?

Mary QOS mother. She governed over Scotland while Mary QOS was in France with her Husband.

Why did Elizabeth help the Scottish Lords?

She was afraid that Mary QOS would take her throne with French influence. She was advised to send small amounts of money untill she finally sent troops.

What was the Treaty of Edinburgh?

A Treaty that ended the rebellion and ensured that Mary QOS would give up her claim to the English throne.

What happened after the Treaty?

• Mary QOS went back to Scotland after her Husband’s sudden death.

• Mary didn’t give up the throne as she wanted to be Elizabeth’s heir

• Elizabeth did not name Mary her heir since she thought Mary would only be popular with Catholics.

Who did Mary QOS marry after her husband died?

Henry Stuart, Lord Dranley. Whom she had a child with, James.

What happened to Danley?

He was murdered in 1567. Probably by Bothwell and Mary QOS

Who did Mary QOS marry after Denley died?

Earl of Bothwell, which raised more suspicion about her involvement in Danley’s murder.

Why did the Scottish Lords rebelled again?

Because they believed Mary was involved in the murder of Danley. This caused Mary to abdicate.

What happened to Mary after the abdication?

She was imprisioned in a castle in Loch(lake).

How did Mary escape her imprisionment?

She raised an army to try and win the throne back, but she was defeated in Langside, near Glasglow.

She then fleeded to England for support against the rebels.

What were the problems with Mary QOS’s arrival?

Elizabeth did not know what to do. She was against overthrowing a monarch, but well-aware of the threats that Mary posed to her throne.

What were Elizabeths four opitions?

• Help Mary regain her throne

• Allow Mary to go abroad

• Keep Mary in England

• Hand Mary to the Scottish Lords

What did she decided to do?

The court would hold a trial for Mary about Danley’s murder. If found innocent, Mary would most likely raise an army. If founf guilty, she would be depossing an anoited monarch.

What were the Court’s conclusion?

The court did not come to any conclusions and Mary was kept in England.

What was the Plot against Elizabeth in 1569?

The plan was to marry Mary to the Duke of Norfolk—a senior noble and protestant—as they had great chances of gaining the throne.

Why did the plot fail?

Earl of Leicester was also involved and later on he confessed to Elizabeth.

What happened to Mary?

She was moved to Coventry as she proved to be dangerous.