KNOW Elizabeth’s potential husbands

1. Potential before 1560 English Catholic EVALUATE Whether Elizabeth was right not to marry KNOW Elizabeth’s potential husbands ANALYSE The strengths and weaknesses of each suitor Nicknamed ‘little frog’ Elizabeth accepted hand in marriage

2. FLIP LEARNING • TASK: • Next lesson we are starting foreign policy, and will begin with Mary Queen of Scots • Using the scan on OneNote, please made a revision diagram that outlines the narrative of the Catholic plots against Elizabeth. • Consider • Who was involved • What their intention was • How the government responded • How far the plot was a threat The following task is due today:

3. FLIP LEARNING • TASK: • Complete the reading on ‘Why did Elizabeth I never marry?’Next lesson we are starting foreign policy, and will begin with Mary Queen of Scots • Research the following plots, focusing on the narrative (story) of each plot, consider • Who was involved • What their intention was • How the government responded • How far the plot was a threatRidolfi, Throckmorton, Parry, Babington The following tasks are due in next Tudor lesson:

4. Elizabeth I: Mary Queen of Scots KNOW Key chronology of MQoS’s life ANALYSE The threats Elizabeth faced in the years 1567-1587 EVALUATE How far MQoS was a threat to Elizabeth How did relations with foreign powers change and how was the succession secured?

5. Mary Queen of Scots On a whiteboard (in pairs), brainstorm everything you know about Mary Queen of Scots. • How would you describe Mary Queen of Scot’s life in this period? • How might you describe English foreign policy in this period. EVALUATE How far MQoS was a threat to Elizabeth KNOW Key chronology of MQoS’s life ANALYSE The threats Elizabeth faced in the years 1567-1587

6. Mary Queen of Scots For each event, decide how much of a threat it posed to Elizabeth (/5) Justify your decision below the graph, using your homework EVALUATE How far MQoS was a threat to Elizabeth KNOW Key chronology of MQoS’s life ANALYSE The threats Elizabeth faced in the years 1567-1587

7. 1570: Excommunication EVALUATE How far MQoS was a threat to Elizabeth KNOW Key chronology of MQoS’s life ANALYSE The threats Elizabeth faced in the years 1567-1587

8. 1571: Ridolfi Plot EVALUATE How far MQoS was a threat to Elizabeth KNOW Key chronology of MQoS’s life ANALYSE The threats Elizabeth faced in the years 1567-1587

9. 1583: Throckmorton Plot EVALUATE How far MQoS was a threat to Elizabeth KNOW Key chronology of MQoS’s life ANALYSE The threats Elizabeth faced in the years 1567-1587

10. 1585: Parry Plot EVALUATE How far MQoS was a threat to Elizabeth KNOW Key chronology of MQoS’s life ANALYSE The threats Elizabeth faced in the years 1567-1587

11. 1586: Babington Plot EVALUATE How far MQoS was a threat to Elizabeth KNOW Key chronology of MQoS’s life ANALYSE The threats Elizabeth faced in the years 1567-1587

12. 1587: Execution of Mary Queen of Scots • Elizabeth no longer had any need to MQoS to be alive (bought of James VI with a pension at the Treaty of Berwick) • But she was reluctant to execute an anointed Monarch • It was decided that Mary should face a trial at Fotheringay Castle • Mary was tried by a commission of at least 24 Privy Councillors and nobles • Mary initially refused to cooperate, saying they had no jurisdiction over an anointed monarch • Several days later Mary gave in, knowing it would damage reputation • The commission decided MQoS was guilty, but Elizabeth took 4 months to decide • 4th December the death sentence was announced formally, but Elizabeth refused to sign the warrant until February 1st. • Elizabeth gives contradictory order on whether to seal the warrant, so the Privy Council despatch the warrant with the intention of telling Elizabeth after her execution… • 8th February Mary was executed… EVALUATE How far MQoS was a threat to Elizabeth KNOW Key chronology of MQoS’s life ANALYSE The threats Elizabeth faced in the years 1567-1587

13. In the years 1561-1587, to what extent did Mary Queen of Scots pose a threat to the English monarchy? Critical Severe Substantial Moderate Low Colour in the thermometer, as far up as you think MQoS was a threat to Elizabeth Create a nuanced judgement for this question Below your judgement bullet point 3 reasons why she was a threat, and 3 reasons why not. All must align with your central argument! EVALUATE How far MQoS was a threat to Elizabeth KNOW Key chronology of MQoS’s life ANALYSE The threats Elizabeth faced in the years 1567-1587

14. MQoS: The 6 key questions Key Individuals Power of the Monarchy -Explain why here- -Explain why here- Government Foreign Relations and Succession EVALUATE How far MQoS was a threat to Elizabeth KNOW Key chronology of MQoS’s life ANALYSE The threats Elizabeth faced in the years 1567-1587 -Explain why here- -Explain why here- Society and Economy Religion -Explain why here- -Explain why here-

15. FLIP LEARNING TASKS: Using the scan you have been given (pp.78-86 in the Old Tudor Textbook) create a revision diagram of foreign policy. Cover 1559-1564 (Scotland and France) 1564-1572 (Scotland, France, Spain) The following tasks are due in next Tudor lesson: