Unlikely.
War with Spain removed any advantages in this strategy. Evidence
of Mary's involvement in the Babington Plot meant that something
had to be done. Elizabeth could no longer ignore the pressure from
her Council. The Bond of Association was an indication that they
were running out of patience.
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Everything
pointed in this direction. The pressure to put Mary on trial
was overwhelming. Elizabeth must have known that Mary would be found
guilty and condemned to death. However, since the sentence could
not be carried out until Elizabeth signed the death warrant, she
would still retain some control over events.
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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 October 1586. When
you've decided what to do, click on your chosen option to see if you made
the right decision.
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