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Mary Queen of Scots was under house arrest for many years and received numerous letters asking her to authorize plots. She declined until it seemed she would never be freed from the prison that Elizabeth I of England was keeping her in. After this, councilors pushed even harder for her death, something that Elizabeth had been putting off for a significantly long time.
Mary never tried to take the English throne. All she tried to gain was her freedom.
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Why was Mary queen of Scots heir to the English throne AND WHY was this A problem?
She was heir to the throne, and also a Catholic so many people who were Catholics in England supported her. The problem was Elizabeth was afraid that she might try to overthrow her so she sent spies in to where Mary was being held prisoner and they discovered a plot to overthrow Elizabeth. Mary and a man called Anthony Babington were executed for treason.
Why did Mary I hate Elizabeth I?
because she, and the catholics of England and Spain believed that Elizabeth was an illegitimate queen. they wanted a catholic queen and because Elizabeth was protestant, the easiest way to have a catholic country was to kill Elizabeth and make Mary queen.
Why did Mary imprison her sister Queen Elizabeth?
Elizabeth was the third in line for the throne after Henry VIII's death. She was a protestant heir to the throne and Mary who was the Catholic monarch before her was afraid that she would attempt to over throw her and place herself on the throne as a Protestant Queen. Mary imprisoned Elizabeth in 1554 because she was thought to have been involved in a Protestant plot against Mary that was lead by Sir Thomas Wyatt. She was released a short time later, I believe it was 8 weeks later, with no charge but was placed under house arrest.
Why did Elizabeth 1 want to execute Mary Queen of Scots?
James VI of Scotland, son of Mary, Queen of Scots, became King James I of England upon the death of Elizabeth I because he was her closest living relative. James was related to Elizabeth through her aunt, Henry VIII's sister, Margaret Tudor. Margaret was James' great-great grandmother and as Elizabeth had no children, he was the next in line for the English throne. With James' succession, began the House of Stuart. Margaret Tudor, Henry VIII's sister, married James IV of Scotland who begat James V, who married Marie de Guise from France, and begat Mary, Queen of Scots, the mother of James VI, who eventually became James I of England. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_I_of_England#Proclaimed_King_of_England
How did Mary and Elizabeth Tudor resolve their problems with religion?
Mary felt that England had to return to the Catholic faith. She had many people killed for opposing her. Mary almost had Elizabeth killed but Elizabeth managed to appease her sister and pretend to be Catholic. After Mary died of cancer, Elizabeth went back to the Church of England. She was not as extreme as her sister. She was tolerant of other religions as long as as they did not try to change her rules.
Why didnt Mary kill Elizabeth?
From what I know Mary did try to kill Elizabeth but Elizabeth went into hiding. Elizabeth stayed in hiding till Mary died and then came out and claimed the throne.
Why was Mary queen of Scots heir to the English throne AND WHY was this A problem?
She was heir to the throne, and also a Catholic so many people who were Catholics in England supported her. The problem was Elizabeth was afraid that she might try to overthrow her so she sent spies in to where Mary was being held prisoner and they discovered a plot to overthrow Elizabeth. Mary and a man called Anthony Babington were executed for treason.
Why did Mary I hate Elizabeth I?
because she, and the catholics of England and Spain believed that Elizabeth was an illegitimate queen. they wanted a catholic queen and because Elizabeth was protestant, the easiest way to have a catholic country was to kill Elizabeth and make Mary queen.
Why did Mary imprison her sister Queen Elizabeth?
Elizabeth was the third in line for the throne after Henry VIII's death. She was a protestant heir to the throne and Mary who was the Catholic monarch before her was afraid that she would attempt to over throw her and place herself on the throne as a Protestant Queen. Mary imprisoned Elizabeth in 1554 because she was thought to have been involved in a Protestant plot against Mary that was lead by Sir Thomas Wyatt. She was released a short time later, I believe it was 8 weeks later, with no charge but was placed under house arrest.
How was elizabeth 1 related to mary queen of scots?
Elizabeth I of England was the daughter of Henry VIII, son of Henry VII. Mary I of Scotland was the grand-daughter of Queen Margaret, the daughter of Henry VII, who was married off to the King of Scotland. So, Elizabeth and Mary were second cousins. This was why Elizabeth was so worried about all the trouble Mary was causing in Scotland, because Mary had a valid claim to the English throne. Mary was also a passionate Catholic, as opposed to the moderately Protestant Elizabeth.
Why did Elizabeth 1 want to execute Mary Queen of Scots?
James VI of Scotland, son of Mary, Queen of Scots, became King James I of England upon the death of Elizabeth I because he was her closest living relative. James was related to Elizabeth through her aunt, Henry VIII's sister, Margaret Tudor. Margaret was James' great-great grandmother and as Elizabeth had no children, he was the next in line for the English throne. With James' succession, began the House of Stuart. Margaret Tudor, Henry VIII's sister, married James IV of Scotland who begat James V, who married Marie de Guise from France, and begat Mary, Queen of Scots, the mother of James VI, who eventually became James I of England. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_I_of_England#Proclaimed_King_of_England
What are five reasons to execute Mary queen of Scots?
Well, basically here are the five reasonS: 1. She planned to kill Elizabeth. 2. She could take over the throne. 3. She would take over the country and turn it back to a catholic country. 4. She would change the way catholics think about Elizabeth. 5. She would get other powerful countries to fight a war and try and get the country to herself.
Did Mary try to kill elizebeth?
The catholic Brotherhood tried to convince queen Elizabeth that she was not of true faith. She was protestant. Elizabeth was swear to Mary that she will hold the catholic faith. when she becomes queen. she never signs. Mary then dies and Elizabeth becomes queen.
Why queen Mary of Scots executed?
Mary Queen Of Scots was executed by her second cousin Elizabeth.At first Elizabeth didn't want to sign the death warrant, then finally when the warrant was showed to her for the third she signed it.She kept Mary in prison for 19 years until she executed her.The reasons for killing her were ....1. Apparently she had been found plotting against Elizabeth with several people.2. If Elizabeth died before Mary and had no children, Mary was the heir to the throne.3. Mary could try and turn England back into a catholic country again.No-one knows the reason why Elizabeth didn't kill Mary before. Maybe she didn't want to kill her cousin.Mary Queen of Scots got executed because she was apparently plotting to kill Elizabeth l
How did Mary and Elizabeth Tudor resolve their problems with religion?
Mary felt that England had to return to the Catholic faith. She had many people killed for opposing her. Mary almost had Elizabeth killed but Elizabeth managed to appease her sister and pretend to be Catholic. After Mary died of cancer, Elizabeth went back to the Church of England. She was not as extreme as her sister. She was tolerant of other religions as long as as they did not try to change her rules.
How did Philip feel when Elizabeth killed Mary?
angry. angry enough to create an armada to try and overthrow the queen
Did queen elizabeth1 cousin try and kill her?
Nobody knows for certain if Mary, Queen of Scots, did try and kill her, but Elizabeth's court believed so.
