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The Reign of Mary I - Coggle Diagram
The Reign of Mary I
Accession and Reign
However, some people did not want a Catholic monarch
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Upon Edward's death, Mary was next in line to the throne
Mary easily deposed Jane after just 9 days, and had her beheaded
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Mary introduced strict laws, which led to over 300 executions by burning. Nickname= "Bloody Mary"
Early Life
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As a result of the Reformation, Henry divorced her mother and she could not become queen.
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She was re-instated, but she had to acknowledge Henry as head of the Church in England
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Marriage
She needed a heir, to stop the throne going to her half-sister Elizabeth (who was Protestant)
She married the very Catholic, Phillip II of Spain
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Due to the alliance, England were dragged into a war against France
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Essay Question: Mary was a terrible first queen of England. Do you agree?
(Give as many reasons as you can)