Elizabeth’s treatment of Mary, Queen of Scots

1. when was Mary put on trial?

2. how many noblemen were there?

3. who were 2 of the noblemen?

1. October 1586

2. 36

3. Francis Walshingham + William Cecil

1. what did Mary criticise during the trial? (2)

2. what did she refuse to accept?

3. when was she sentenced to death?

1. - that she couldn’t see evidence against her

   - she wasn’t English → could not be guilty for treason

2. that the court had any right to pass sentence on her

3. 25th October

why was Elizabeth reluctant to sign the death warrant (3)

- she feared executing a fellow monarch would inspire her enemies

- Mary’s son James might want revenge

- concerned about reaction of Catholic powers

1. when did she sign the death warrant?

2. where was Mary executed?

1. 1st February 1587

2. Fotheringhay Castle in private

1. who was the new heir to the English throne?

2. what was his religion?

1. her son James

2. Protestant

1. what did many Catholics view Mary as after her death?

2. what did they see her execution as proof about Elizabeth?

1. a martyr to her faith

2. that she was a wicked heretic

1. how did France and Spain react to Mary’s execution?

2. how did King James of Scotland react?

1. outrage but no action

2. he accepted Elizabeth’s apology