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B4 2.1.3 The execution of Mary, Queen of Scots

The document discusses the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots, in 1587, highlighting reasons for her execution and its significance for Elizabeth I's reign. It includes a concept map for additional reasons and true/false statements regarding the impact of Mary's execution on Elizabeth's throne and potential civil unrest. The execution is portrayed as a pivotal moment that addressed threats to Elizabeth's rule but also set a concerning precedent for the monarchy.

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B4 2.1.3 The execution of Mary, Queen of Scots

The document discusses the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots, in 1587, highlighting reasons for her execution and its significance for Elizabeth I's reign. It includes a concept map for additional reasons and true/false statements regarding the impact of Mary's execution on Elizabeth's throne and potential civil unrest. The execution is portrayed as a pivotal moment that addressed threats to Elizabeth's rule but also set a concerning precedent for the monarchy.

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Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1) History: Early Elizabethan England, 1558–88

Key topic 2: Challenges to Elizabeth at home and abroad, 1569–88 > Plots and revolts at home

The execution of Mary, Queen of Scots,


in 1587
Reasons for the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots
1. Add four more reasons to this concept map.

The Act for the Preservation of


the Queen’s Safety of 1585
meant that she could now be
tried and convicted.

Why Mary, Queen of Scots,


was executed in 1587

The significance of the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots


2. Decide which statements are true and which are false. Circle your answers.

A. Mary’s execution removed a major threat to Elizabeth’s throne. True False


B. Mary’s execution reduced the chance of civil war after Elizabeth’s death. True False
C. Mary’s execution persuaded Philip II of Spain to make peace with True False
Elizabeth and England.
D. When Mary died, Philip II of Spain inherited Mary’s claim to Elizabeth’s True False
throne.
E. Mary’s execution set a dangerous precedent – it meant that an anointed True False
monarch could be executed.
F. Elizabeth was more vulnerable after Mary’s execution. True False

KNOWLEDGE BOOSTERS © Pearson Education Ltd 2020

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