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If
Elizabeth had Mary executed, she could be accused of murdering
a legitimate Queen, and of helping the rebels who had driven Mary
from Scotland. |
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By
sending Mary back to Scotland, Elizabeth could help Mary regain
her throne and punish the Scottish rebels. |
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If
Elizabeth allowed Mary to go abroad, she ran the risk of powerful
Catholic rulers like Philip of Spain using Mary's claim to the
English throne as an excuse for an invasion. |
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By
keeping Mary in England, Elizabeth could keep an eye on her and
control her movements. |
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Mary
refused to renounce her claim to the English throne. By restoring
her to power in Scotland, Elizabeth could be creating a dangerous
enemy on her Northern border. |
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If
Elizabeth had Mary executed, there would be a storm of protest
but the problem posed by Mary would be removed 'at a stroke'. |
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By
keeping Mary in England, Elizabeth would run the risk of plots
against her life by English Catholics, aimed at putting Mary on
the English throne. |
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If
Elizabeth allowed Mary to go abroad, she would be rid of the problem
for the time being at least. Philip of Spain wanted to marry Elizabeth
so would not wish to cause trouble. |
elow
- stacked on top of each other - are several options open to Elizabeth
I on how to deal with Mary Queen of Scots in May 1568. The options can
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