1. MLO: What was the problem with Mary Queen of Scots?

3. The Threat of Mary Queen of Scots
She was viewed my many as more legitimate than Elizabeth, especially Catholics who rejected Henry’s divorce of Catherine of Aragon
She refused to accept the Treaty of Edinburgh which left Scotland controlled by Protestant’s and ended Mary’s claim of the English throne
She was the Queen of Scotland, which bordered England AND was close to the North, which had was Catholic and rebelled in 1569.

4. The troubled life of Mary Queen of Scots
1559, Married to French King (Francis II) died prematurely.
1561, returned to Scotland, marrying Lord Darnley.
Darnley, womanizer & alcoholic, stabbed royal musician David Riccio in a fit of jealously.
Francis II
Lord Darnley

5. The troubled life of Mary Queen of Scots
1567, Darnley’s house blown up, Darnley found dead outside – strangled
Mary married prime suspect – Earl of Bothwell
Protestants chased Mary from country & she appealed to Elizabeth for protection
The Earl of Bothwell

6. Elizabeth’s Options Help Mary regain her throne in Scotland
Hand Mary to the Scottish lords for punishment
Allow Mary to go abroad
Keep Mary imprisoned in England
Try and think of one PRO and one CON with each course of action for Elizabeth
Which option would you choose? Clearly explain why your option is best by comparing with other factors?
Challenge - Which option would you choose? Clearly explain why your option is best by comparing with other factors?

7. Plot and Rebellion in 1569
In the same year as the Northern Rebellion, Mary plotted to marry the Duke of Norfolk in 1569, have children and overthrow Elizabeth
Had support from some leading Nobles, including Elizabeth's favourite, such as the Earl of Leicester
However, the Earl of Leicester eventually told Elizabeth about the plot and Mary was moved to Coventry, but still not executed or exiled.
Mind-Map as many reasons why Elizabeth did not execute Mary QoS
Was she right not to do so?

8. MLO: How successful was Elizabeth in establishing her power and control 1558-1569?
Dealing with Government
Dealing with Religion
Dealing with foreign threats
Dealing with internal threats
Aims of Elizabeth
Successes
Failure
Learning Profile
Justify

9. Explain why Elizabeth’s Religious Settlement largely a success? (12)
Growth of Protestantism in England (London) and visitations kept many Priests loyal
Punishments for recusants were not that harsh
Mary Queen of Scots was not treated to generously or too harshly
Elizabeth foreign policy did not directly send troops to Europe, especially during the Dutch Revolt
Spain and France were too busy fighting separate wars to unite against Elizabeth

10. Explain why Elizabeth’s Religious Settlement largely a success? (12)
Growth of Protestantism in England (London) and visitations kept many Priests loyal
Punishments for recusants were not that harsh
Mary Queen of Scots was not treated to generously or too harshly
Elizabeth foreign policy did not directly send troops to Europe, especially during the Dutch Revolt
Spain and France were too busy fighting separate wars to unite against Elizabeth

11. Explain why Elizabeth’s Religious Settlement largely a success? (12)
Growth of Protestantism in England (London) and visitations kept many Priests loyal
Punishments for recusants were not that harsh
Mary Queen of Scots was not treated to generously or too harshly
Elizabeth foreign policy did not directly send troops to Europe, especially during the Dutch Revolt
Spain and France were too busy fighting separate wars to unite against Elizabeth

12. Explain why Elizabeth’s Religious Settlement largely a success? (12)
Growth of Protestantism in England (London) and visitations kept many Priests loyal
Punishments for recusants were not that harsh
Mary Queen of Scots was not treated to generously or too harshly
Elizabeth foreign policy did not directly send troops to Europe, especially during the Dutch Revolt
Spain and France were too busy fighting separate wars to unite against Elizabeth

13. Explain why Elizabeth’s Religious Settlement largely a success? (12)
Growth of Protestantism in England (London) and visitations kept many Priests loyal
Punishments for recusants were not that harsh
Mary Queen of Scots was not treated to generously or too harshly
Elizabeth foreign policy did not directly send troops to Europe, especially during the Dutch Revolt
Spain and France were too busy fighting separate wars to unite against Elizabeth

14. Explain why Elizabeth’s Religious Settlement largely a success? (12)
Growth of Protestantism in England (London) and visitations kept many Priests loyal
Punishments for recusants were not that harsh
Mary Queen of Scots was not treated to generously or too harshly
Elizabeth foreign policy did not directly send troops to Europe, especially during the Dutch Revolt
Spain and France were too busy fighting separate wars to unite against Elizabeth

15. Explain why Elizabeth’s Religious Settlement largely a success? (12)
Growth of Protestantism in England (London) and visitations kept many Priests loyal
Punishments for recusants were not that harsh
Mary Queen of Scots was not treated to generously or too harshly
Elizabeth foreign policy did not directly send troops to Europe, especially during the Dutch Revolt
Spain and France were too busy fighting separate wars to unite against Elizabeth

16. Explain why Elizabeth’s Religious Settlement largely a success? (12)
Now, examining the links you have made, see if you can decide which factor is the MOST important. Justify it briefly WITHOUT mentioning links. Now, add in the links and explain HOW your factor influence and connects to other reasons. This therefore increases its significance