Mary

• Why was Mary a threat?

  • Catholic (many Catholics wanted to support her claim to throne)
  • Legitimate
  • Married and produced an heir (James VI)
• Who was her mother?

  Mary of Guise (powerful family)
• Why did Protestant Lords of Scotland rebel against Mary?

  She was suspected in the murder of her husband the Earl of Darnley, then imprisoned in Lochleven Castle and forced to abdicate
• When did she arrive in England and why?

  May 1568, asked Elizabeth to support her cause
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  What did Elizabeth do to her?

  Imprisoned her and kept her in England