Mary Queen of Scots – Plots and Execution (AQA A-Level History): Flashcards
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Mary Queen of Scots' status arriving in England, 1568
Mary Queen of Scots' status arriving in England, 1568
Refugee after forced abdication; became Elizabeth's prisoner
Castle where Mary spent years under Earl of Shrewsbury
Castle where Mary spent years under Earl of Shrewsbury
Sheffield Castle
Duke of Norfolk's fate after Ridolfi Plot, 1571
Duke of Norfolk's fate after Ridolfi Plot, 1571
Arrested, found guilty of treason, and executed
Roberto Ridolfi's role in 1571 conspiracy
Roberto Ridolfi's role in 1571 conspiracy
Florentine merchant who led plot to overthrow Elizabeth
1580 papal pronouncement on assassinating Elizabeth
1580 papal pronouncement on assassinating Elizabeth
Would not sin but 'gain merit' with 'pious intention'
Who organised the most substantial conspiracy in 1586?
Who organised the most substantial conspiracy in 1586?
Anthony Babington
Who intercepted Mary's correspondence in Babington Plot?
Who intercepted Mary's correspondence in Babington Plot?
Walsingham's secret agents
When and where was Mary Queen of Scots executed?
When and where was Mary Queen of Scots executed?
February 1587 at Fotheringay Castle
Who released Mary's warrant against Elizabeth's wishes?
Who released Mary's warrant against Elizabeth's wishes?
William Davison (Elizabeth's second Secretary of State)
Bindoff: What sent Mary to death in 1587?
Bindoff: What sent Mary to death in 1587?
Expediency not justice