Mary I reign

How did Mary I become queen?

When Edward VI died in 1553

Who was Mary I?

Henry VIII’s eldest daughter (Elizabeth I’s half sister')

What was Mary I’s religion?

Catholic and she saw her Protestant sister as a potential threat - Elizabeth was seen in the Protestant plots as a replacement for Mary

Problems and challenges Mary I faced as Queen which Elizabeth also experienced as Queen

• Religion - As a devout Catholic, Mary faced challenges from Protestants. Mary decided to burn 300 protestants heretics (someone who has beliefs that are considered wrong because they go against the country’s official religion)

• Marriage - Mary married the Catholic King Phillip II of Spain who caused political and domestic problems for Mary

• Being a female ruler

• Failing to produce an heir

What helped guide Elizabeth throughout her reign?

Mary’s experiences as monarch

When did Elizabeth become Queen of England?

November 1558 when Mary I died