The execution of Mary, Queen of Scots (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Date Mary, Queen of Scots was executed
Date Mary, Queen of Scots was executed
8 February 1587
Who signed Mary, Queen of Scots' death warrant
Who signed Mary, Queen of Scots' death warrant
Elizabeth I
Year Mary fled to England and became prisoner
Year Mary fled to England and became prisoner
1568
Location where Mary, Queen of Scots was executed
Location where Mary, Queen of Scots was executed
Fotheringhay Castle
Plot that directly implicated Mary in assassination plans
Plot that directly implicated Mary in assassination plans
Babington Plot
Elizabeth's spymaster who uncovered plots against her
Elizabeth's spymaster who uncovered plots against her
Sir Francis Walsingham
Act Mary was convicted under
Act Mary was convicted under
Act for Preservation of the Queen's Safety
Year Pope excommunicated Elizabeth I
Year Pope excommunicated Elizabeth I
1570
Spanish king involved in plots against Elizabeth
Spanish king involved in plots against Elizabeth
Philip II
Year of the Babington Plot
Year of the Babington Plot
1586
Precedent set by Mary's execution
Precedent set by Mary's execution
Monarchs could be executed for treason
How Mary's execution affected Spanish invasion plans
How Mary's execution affected Spanish invasion plans
Gave Philip II additional justification for invasion
Why Mary remained dangerous even while imprisoned
Why Mary remained dangerous even while imprisoned
Catholic rallying point for plots and foreign powers