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What was the concern for Elizabeth if she died without marrying or having children?
What was the concern for Elizabeth if she died without marrying or having children?
- Her cousin Mary would become Queen of England and Wales too. (correct)
- She would lose her throne to a French king.
- Her nobles would rule in her place.
- Her Catholic cousin Mary would become Queen of Scotland only.
What was the reason for the rebellion against Mary in Scotland?
What was the reason for the rebellion against Mary in Scotland?
- She was a Catholic and wanted to rule England.
- She was suspected of being involved in her second husband's death. (correct)
- Her cousin Elizabeth refused to take pity on her.
- She was too young to rule and wanted to take power.
Who was Mary's third husband, suspected of being involved in her second husband's murder?
Who was Mary's third husband, suspected of being involved in her second husband's murder?
- James VI
- The French king
- The English lord
- Earl Bothwell (correct)
What did Mary want when she ran away to England in 1568?
What did Mary want when she ran away to England in 1568?
What was Elizabeth's solution to the problem posed by Mary?
What was Elizabeth's solution to the problem posed by Mary?
What was the reason for some English Catholics supporting Mary?
What was the reason for some English Catholics supporting Mary?
What was the purpose of Anthony Babington's secret plan?
What was the purpose of Anthony Babington's secret plan?
How did Mary Queen of Scots respond to the Babington Plot?
How did Mary Queen of Scots respond to the Babington Plot?
How did Elizabeth find out about the Babington Plot?
How did Elizabeth find out about the Babington Plot?
What was the initial reaction of Elizabeth to the evidence against Mary?
What was the initial reaction of Elizabeth to the evidence against Mary?
What happened to Mary Queen of Scots in February 1587?
What happened to Mary Queen of Scots in February 1587?
Why did Elizabeth first imprison Mary in England?
Why did Elizabeth first imprison Mary in England?
What did Mary Queen of Scots say to the executioners before her death?
What did Mary Queen of Scots say to the executioners before her death?
What happened to Mary's little dog after her execution?
What happened to Mary's little dog after her execution?
What was the primary objective of the Spanish Armada in 1588?
What was the primary objective of the Spanish Armada in 1588?
What event involving Francis Drake was a trigger for King Philip's decision to invade England?
What event involving Francis Drake was a trigger for King Philip's decision to invade England?
What was the approximate size of the area covered by the Spanish Armada at sea?
What was the approximate size of the area covered by the Spanish Armada at sea?
When was American discovered by Christopher Columbus?
When was American discovered by Christopher Columbus?
What was the reason for King Philip's anger towards the English?
What was the reason for King Philip's anger towards the English?
How many ships made up the Spanish Armada?
How many ships made up the Spanish Armada?
Where did King Philip plan to meet his soldiers before invading England?
Where did King Philip plan to meet his soldiers before invading England?
What was the role of the English in the Spanish Netherlands' rebellion?
What was the role of the English in the Spanish Netherlands' rebellion?
What was the significance of the year 1988 in relation to the Spanish Armada?
What was the significance of the year 1988 in relation to the Spanish Armada?
What was a consequence of the failure of the Spanish Armada?
What was a consequence of the failure of the Spanish Armada?
What was one advantage the English had over the Spanish during the Armada?
What was one advantage the English had over the Spanish during the Armada?
What was a weakness of the Spanish leader, the Duke of Medina Sidonia?
What was a weakness of the Spanish leader, the Duke of Medina Sidonia?
What did England go on to create after the failure of the Spanish Armada?
What did England go on to create after the failure of the Spanish Armada?
What tactic did Sir Francis Drake use to attack the Spanish ships?
What tactic did Sir Francis Drake use to attack the Spanish ships?
What did the English settlers in the New World grow and sell to Britain?
What did the English settlers in the New World grow and sell to Britain?
What was the shape of the 130 Spanish ships as they sailed up the English Channel?
What was the shape of the 130 Spanish ships as they sailed up the English Channel?
What symbolic act did Sir Humphrey Gilbert perform in 'Newfoundland' in 1583?
What symbolic act did Sir Humphrey Gilbert perform in 'Newfoundland' in 1583?
What strategy did British traders use to make huge profits?
What strategy did British traders use to make huge profits?
What was a harsh reality that some British traders engaged in?
What was a harsh reality that some British traders engaged in?
Why did British traders build large trading stations in foreign lands?
Why did British traders build large trading stations in foreign lands?
What luxury items did British traders bring back to Britain from around the world?
What luxury items did British traders bring back to Britain from around the world?
Study Notes
Queen Elizabeth and Mary, Queen of Scots
- By 1568, Elizabeth had been queen for ten years and had no children, which meant that if she died, her cousin Mary, Queen of Scotland, would become Queen of England and Wales too.
- Mary had been Queen of Scotland since she was six days old and was brought up as a Catholic.
- She married several times, including to a French king and an English lord, and was suspected of involvement in her second husband's murder.
- After being forced to give up the Scottish throne, Mary ran away to England in 1568, where Elizabeth kept her a prisoner for 19 years.
The Babington Plot
- In 1586, a young Catholic named Anthony Babington planned to kill Elizabeth and rescue Mary from prison.
- Babington's plan was to send secret letters to Mary, who agreed to the plan.
- However, Mary's servants worked for England's chief spy, Sir Francis Walsingham, who discovered the plot and took the letters to Elizabeth.
- Mary's involvement in the plot was considered treason, but Elizabeth hesitated over executing her cousin.
Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots
- In February 1587, Elizabeth eventually signed the death warrant, and Mary was executed.
- Mary forgave her executioners and prayed in Latin before her death.
- After her execution, Elizabeth tried to stop it, but it was too late.
England vs. Spain
- In 1588, King Philip II of Spain decided to focus his country's power and wealth on invading England.
- Spain had a huge army and a massive navy, which was heading towards England.
- Philip was angry with England because of Sir Francis Drake's attack on Spanish warships and the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots.
- Philip's plan was to meet his soldiers at Calais, transport them to England, and remove Elizabeth from the throne.
The Spanish Armada
- The Spanish Armada had 130 ships, many painted red and gold, which covered an area of about 12km2 of sea.
- Philip's fleet was one of the greatest navies the world had ever seen.
- However, Queen Elizabeth knew that most people were prepared to fight to the death to defend the country against the Spanish invaders.
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Learn about the rivalry between Queen Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots, including their family ties and potential succession crises. Discover the reasons behind Elizabeth's actions towards her cousin.
