| Unlikely.
Although Elizabeth hated the idea of rebellion, she was prepared
to 'turn a blind eye' to events in Scotland. The risks were too
great. Mary might revive Scotland's traditional alliance with France
or gain support from powerful nobles in the North of England, many
of whom were strongly Catholic. Alternatively, Mary might be put
on trial for the murder of Darnley and Elizabeth might be blamed
for handing her over to her enemies. |
| Unlikely.
The risk was too great. To a certain extent, Elizabeth could distract
Philip with hopes of marriage. However, she knew that Mary was unlikely
to settle for an obscure life in exile. Not only was she heir to
the English throne, she also claimed to be the rightful Queen of
England and she had enough powerful Catholic friends abroad to support
this claim. |
| The
only realistic choice in 1568. With Mary in custody in England,
Elizabeth could make sure that she was closely watched whilst delaying
decisions about what to do with her. Elizabeth had to accept the
risk of Catholic plots against her life, but she could reduce the
danger by moving Mary around the country. Another way of doing this
was to develop, under Sir Francis Walsingham, the best 'secret service'
in Europe. |
| Unlikely.
There were no real grounds for this in 1568. Mary was Elizabeth's
cousin and a fellow Queen in need of protection. Mary may have been
foolish in her private life, but the 'Casket Letters' could not
be trusted as evidence of Mary's direct involvement in the murder
of Darnley. |
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you were Elizabeth I, what would you do regarding Mary Queen of
Scots? Look below at the options open to Elizabeth in May 1568. When you've
decided what to do, click on your chosen option to see if you made the
right decision.
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