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because Elizabeth was accused of trying to kill Mary. Elizabeth was too a protestant and many wanted her on the throne instead of Mary.

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Why did Elizabeth 1st keep Mary Queen of Scots locked up for 17 years?

Elizabeth I kept Mary Queen of Scots imprisoned for 17 years primarily due to concerns over Mary’s claim to the English throne and the potential threat she posed to Elizabeth’s reign. As a legitimate heir, Mary was seen as a focal point for Catholic plots against Elizabeth, who was Protestant. Additionally, Elizabeth feared that freeing Mary could spark civil unrest or rebellion in England. Ultimately, Mary's imprisonment was a means of protecting Elizabeth's sovereignty and maintaining stability in her kingdom.


Was Queen Elizabeth 1 locked in the Tower of London?

No, Queen Elizabeth I was never locked in the Tower of London. However, she was imprisoned there for a brief period in 1554 when she was accused of complicity in a plot to overthrow her half-sister, Queen Mary I. After her release, she went on to rule England from 1558 until her death in 1603, becoming one of the most famous monarchs in history.


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Why did Elizabeth 1 not like her sister Mary?

Mary Queen of Scots had been deposed and fled Scotland, going to England seeking shelter. Since she had always claimed that Elizabeth I was illegitimate and that she, Mary, was the rightful queen, Elizabeth told her she had to give up that idea if she wanted protection. Mary refused, so Elizabeth had her put in confinement. Mary was imprisoned for 19 years, but finally was implicated in plots to overthrow Elizabeth. Parliament insisted that Mary be executed, and Elizabeth complied. Whether Mary was actually guilty of plotting we will never know. Nor will we know whether Elizabeth was actually reluctant to have her executed, as it is claimed.


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John Proctor 's wife Elizabeth is called to back up his testimony.