s a beautiful woman who met her death with great courage and dignity, Mary Queen of Scots has tended to be seen as a tragic and romantic figure in films, songs and popular legend. However, many historians have also been critical of Mary, seeing her as a foolish, ambitious and selfish woman who met the end she deserved. This final task will help you to make up your own mind.

First, print out the two worksheets that you will need for the end of this exercise. Once you have printed them out, click the Back button on your browser to return here.

On the next page you will find two judgements about Mary and a collection of sources of evidence. Some of the sources support the first judgement, some support the second - and some support both. In this final task, use your judgement to decide whether Mary Queen of Scots deserved to be executed.