Removing Mary (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards
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When Elizabeth signed Mary's death warrant
When Elizabeth signed Mary's death warrant
February 1587
Date & place of Mary Queen of Scots' execution
Date & place of Mary Queen of Scots' execution
8 Feb 1587, Fotheringhay Castle
Mary Queen of Scots' religion
Mary Queen of Scots' religion
Catholic
Problem of keeping Mary alive for Elizabeth
Problem of keeping Mary alive for Elizabeth
Focal point for Catholic opposition
Problem of executing Mary for Elizabeth
Problem of executing Mary for Elizabeth
Set dangerous precedent & anger Spain/France
Year of St Bartholomew's Day Massacre in France
Year of St Bartholomew's Day Massacre in France
1572
Year of the Babington Plot
Year of the Babington Plot
1586
Who discovered evidence of Babington Plot
Who discovered evidence of Babington Plot
Sir Francis Walsingham
Act passed in 1586 making Mary's trial possible
Act passed in 1586 making Mary's trial possible
Act for Preservation of the Queen's Safety
What Babington Plot proved about Mary
What Babington Plot proved about Mary
She planned Elizabeth's assassination
Mary Queen of Scots' son
Mary Queen of Scots' son
James VI of Scotland
Year Mary fled to England
Year Mary fled to England
1568
How long Elizabeth deliberated about Mary
How long Elizabeth deliberated about Mary
Nearly 20 years
Main purpose of Mary's execution for Elizabeth
Main purpose of Mary's execution for Elizabeth
Remove Catholic focal point for rebellion