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Challenges to Elizabeth: The Case of Mary Queen of Scots

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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A timeline and chronology worksheet focusing on Mary Queen of Scots and her impact on Elizabeth's reign.

Topics covered:

#Challenges to Elizabeth
#History
#Explain the events that challenged Elizabeth's rule related to Mary Queen of Scots
#Mary Queen of Scots
#Standard
#Analyse the significance of key events involving Mary Queen of Scots in Elizabeth's reign
#Timeline & Chronology
#Compare the different threats posed by Mary Queen of Scots to Elizabeth

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Challenges to Elizabeth: The Case of Mary Queen of Scots

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Timeline of Key Events Involving Mary Queen of Scots

1516: Mary Queen of Scots is born in Scotland.

1542: Mary becomes Queen of Scots at just six days old after her father, King James V, dies.

1548: Mary is sent to France to be raised at the French court.

1559: Mary returns to Scotland to rule, but faces opposition.

1560: The Treaty of Edinburgh is signed, aiming to unite Scotland and England and limit Catholic influence.

1565: Mary marries Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, which causes political instability.

1567: Darnley is murdered; Mary marries James Hepburn, Earl of Bothwell.

1567: Mary is forced to abdicate and flees to England.

1568: Mary seeks Elizabeth's help but is kept under house arrest.

1586: The Babington Plot is uncovered, revealing Mary's involvement in a conspiracy to assassinate Elizabeth.

1587: Mary is executed for treason.

Use this timeline to understand the sequence of events and their significance in challenging Elizabeth's rule.

1.
Outline the major events involving Mary Queen of Scots from her birth to her execution. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the threats Mary Queen of Scots posed to Elizabeth's reign before and after her marriage to Lord Darnley. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Explain how the events involving Mary Queen of Scots challenged Elizabeth’s authority. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the significance of the Babington Plot in the context of Mary Queen of Scots’ challenges to Elizabeth. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Compare the political circumstances surrounding Mary Queen of Scots’ return to Scotland and her subsequent imprisonment in England. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Explain the importance of Mary Queen of Scots’ execution in the context of Elizabeth’s reign. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Outline the main threats to Elizabeth’s throne posed by Mary Queen of Scots. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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