Lesson 11 Mary Queen of Scots AIM to

Lesson 11 – Mary Queen of Scots AIM - to develop an understanding of the threat that Mary posed to Elizabeth and to evaluate the options available to Elizabeth.

Starting Off It was a Sunday afternoon in May 1568. A small fishing boat landed on the coast of northwest England. Several people stepped out. Among them was a tall, 26 year old woman. She looked tired. She was wearing borrowed clothes and her head had been shaved so that she would not be recognised. The group was taken to Carlisle Castle. The young woman was Mary, Queen of Scots and she demanded to see Queen Elizabeth. Upon hearing the news Elizabeth was shocked. Watch the clip. Did Elizabeth make the right choice?

Queen Elizabeth’s Options (pp. 36 – 40 Mervyn) Options facing Elizabeth Advantages Disadvantages 1. Keep Mary in England as prisoner 1. Prevent Mary from leading a Catholic rebellion to take Elizabeth’s throne 2. 1. Mary had not been proved guilty of any crime 2. As prisoner her relatives in France or Scotland, or other Catholic powers, might launch an attack to free Mary 2. Provide an army to help Mary regain her throne 1. 2. 3. Let Mary travel to France to stay with her relatives there 1. 2. 4. Hand Mary over to 1. the Scottish lords who 2. wanted to put her on trial 1. 2. 5. Allow Mary complete freedom of movement 1. 2. 6. Execute Mary 1. 2.

Relations between Elizabeth and Mary Mervyn p 40 1. Identify 7 factors that shaped the developing relationship between the two queens. 2. Name each factor and give a brief explanation of why it improved or undermined their relationship. Challenge: Explain why Mary Queen of Scots’ arrival in England meant that Elizabeth faced continued religious challenges in 1569. 3 b/p

Factors that shaped the relationship between the 2 queens

Homework - Judgement Explain why Elizabeth had not ended religious problems by 1569. Question 2: Explain why…(12 marks – 18 mins) [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… Word Bank: Supreme Governor, Acts of Supremacy and Uniformity, Communion Service, Latin Mass, Puritans, Catholics, Spain, Mary Queen of Scots, Recusant, Abdicate, Moderate, Compromise, enforce, leniency, challenge

Level Marks Level 1 1 -3 Level 2 4 -6 Level 3 7 -9 Level 4 10 -12 Question 4: (12 marks) Explain why… Description A simple or generalised answer is given, lacking development and organisation. Simple explanation, with limited analysis and focus on the question. Some development and organisation of material shown, but a line of reasoning is not sustained. Accurate and relevant information is included Maximum 5 marks for answers that do not include an aspect in addition to those prompted by the stimulus material. An explanation is given, showing some analysis, which is mainly directed at the question. Line of reasoning is generally sustained, although some passages may lack coherence and organisation. Accurate and relevant information is included Maximum 8 marks for answers that do not include an aspect in addition to those prompted by the stimulus material. An analytical explanation is given which is directed consistently at the question, showing a line of reasoning that is coherent, sustained and logically structured. Accurate and relevant information is precisely showing wideranging knowledge and understanding of the required features or characteristics of the period studied. No access to Level 4 for answers which do not include an aspect in addition to those prompted by the stimulus material. Result