Lesson 14 Part 2 The execution of Mary
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Lesson 14. Part 2 - The execution of Mary, Queen of Scots Aim: to identify and evaluate the reasons behind the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots in 1587
Starting Off 1. Identify 4 factors that led to her execution in 1587. 2. Was Elizabeth right to execute Mary, Queen of Scots?
Explain why Mary, Queen of Scots was executed in 1587 1. Determine in different colours the reasons that were: • Long-term reasons • Short-term reasons • Immediate triggers 2. Identify 3 reasons that can be linked to one another – along the line write the connection. 3. Rank the 6 reasons in order of most important, 1= most important/ 6=least important 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 There was evidence that Mary knew about, and was involved in, plots against Elizabeth. The plots increased the sense of danger to Elizabeth The war with Spain and foreign involvement in plots increased the sense of danger Elizabeth was under pressure from her councillors and Parliament to agree to Mary’s execution.
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. 2. 2. 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. 2. 2. 3. 3.
Mary, Queen of Scots Edecxel pg 40 -47/ Mervyn pg 48 -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: Explain why Mary, Queen of Scots was executed in 1587 12 marks 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…
