The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots: Reasons and Evaluation
Explore the factors leading to the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots in 1587, including her Catholicism, claim to the throne, involvement in plots against Elizabeth, and the pressure from her advisors. Evaluate whether Elizabeth was justified in her decision.
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Lesson 14. Part 2 Lesson 14. Part 2 - - The execution of Mary, Queen of Scots Mary, Queen of Scots The execution of Aim: to identify and evaluate the reasons behind the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots in 1587
Starting Off Starting Off 1. Identify 4 factors that led to her execution in 1587. 2. Was Elizabeth right to execute Mary, Queen of Scots? Related image
Explain why Mary, Queen of Scots was executed in 1587 Explain why Mary, Queen of Scots was executed in 1587 1. Determine in different colours the reasons that were: She was a Catholic and attracted the support of some Catholics who were opposed to Elizabeth s Religious Settlement She was Elizabeth s cousin and so had a strong claim to the throne The plots increased the sense of danger to Elizabeth Long-term reasons Short-term reasons Immediate triggers There was evidence that Mary knew about, and was involved in, plots against Elizabeth. The war with Spain and foreign involvement in plots increased the sense of danger 2. Identify 3 reasons that can be linked to one another along the line write the connection. Elizabeth was under pressure from her councillors and Parliament to agree to Mary s execution. 3. Rank the 6 reasons in order of most important, 1= most important/ 6=least important
A) Mary was a Catholic and gained support from Catholics who opposed Elizabeth s religious settlement B) Mary was Elizabeth s cousin and had a strong claim to the throne. C) The three plots increased the sense of danger to Elizabeth 1. 1. 1. 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. D) There was evidence that Mary knew about, and was involved in, plots against Elizabeth. E) The war with Spain and foreign involvement in plots increase the sense of danger F) Elizabeth was under pressure from her councillors and parliament to agree to Mary s execution 1. 1. 1. 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3.
Mary, Queen of Scots Mary, Queen of Scots Edecxel pg40-47/ Mervyn pg48-57/ Your existing knowledge Mary, Queen of Scots was executed in 1587 because she was a danger to Elizabeth. Do you agree? Complete the table.
Mary, Queen of Scots was executed in 1587 because she was a danger to Elizabeth. Do you agree? Provide an explanation for each reason Yes Mary, Queen of Scots was executed because she was a danger to Elizabeth. No Mary, Queen of Scots was not executed because she was a danger
L 14 Homework L 14 Homework: Explain why Mary, Queen of Scots was executed in 1587 Explain why Mary, Queen of Scots was executed in 1587 12 marks Question 2: Explain why (12 marks 18mins) [POINT] One reason why (WFTQ) is [EVIDENCE] Evidence to support this is [EXPLAIN] This meant that .because Therefore [POINT] One reason why (WFTQ) is [EVIDENCE] Evidence to support this is [EXPLAIN] This meant that .because Therefore [POINT] The final reason why (WFTQ) is [EVIDENCE] Evidence to support this is [EXPLAIN] This meant that .because Therefore [CONCLUSION] In conclusion, the most important reason why .WFTQ was
