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L.O: I can create a mind-map I can begin to create a I can create a mindmap with I can create a mindmap with mindmap with some dates key dates and information in key dates and key information, sentences questions and other facts I have researched for myself Our work this week is based around the time of Shakespeare in Tudor times…. How many of these things did they have in Tudor times from 22 August 1485 – 24 March 1603? L.O: I can create a mind-map I can begin to create a mindmap with I can create a mindmap with key dates I can create a mindmap with key dates some dates and information in sentences and key information, questions and other facts I have researched for myself You can find out more at https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/ingenious/tudor-and-stuart- ingenuity/ During the Tudor times there was a huge battle between two ladies.. Two ladies who were in the same family… Can you guess who they were? This is from the latest film version which came out in December… What do you think the phrase bow to no one means? Have a look at this to get a flavour of the times… Remember this is a promotional film so bits may be changed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnqjSgMU36U Now watch it again and pause when you hear a quote and try to record two or three of these “England does not seem so different from Scotland” Mary Queen of Scots https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnqjSgMU36U Here is a time line for Mary Queen of Scots… What do you think happens on the last day and how? Read through these slides… The life of Mary, Queen of Scots • Mary Stuart was the daughter of James V of Scotland and Mary of Guise and was born on 7th December 1542. • She was a Catholic which was a big deal because there was erious division in the country. • Six days after her birth her father died, and she became Queen of Scotland. Read through these slides… The life of Mary, Queen of Scots • Her French mother sent Mary to France in 1548 where she lived as part of the French royal family. • In April 1558 she married the Dauphin Francis. In July 1559 Francis succeeded his father becoming King Francis II and Mary became Queen of France as well as of Scotland. Read through these slides… The life of Mary, Queen of Scots • In 1560 Mary's young husband Francis II died. • Mary was left in a difficult position. • Unwilling to stay in France she decided to return to Scotland and take her chances with the Protestant reformers. (Remember Mary was Catholic). When Mary, Queen of Scots returned to Scotland, why did she become a problem for Queen Elizabeth I? Elizabeth was illegitimate because she was the daughter of a marriage that was not allowed in Mary was a legitimate heir to the the Catholic Church. This follows from when throne because she was a daughter of Henry VIII divorced his first wife and this was a marriage that was allowed in the not allowed. Catholic church. Read through these slides… The life of Mary, Queen of Scots • In July 1565 Mary married Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley. • The marriage did not work out and alone and disappointed she turned to her Italian secretary, David Rizzio, for comfort and advice. • The Protestant lords disliked Rizzio and suspected him of being an secret agent of the Pope. • In March 1566 a group of Protestant lords, acting with Darnley’s support murdered Rizzio in Mary's presence. Mary, who was six months pregnant, survived the horrible ordeal. Read through these slides… The life of Mary, Queen of Scots • In 1566 Mary gave birth to a son James. • By the end of 1566 Mary had befriended James Hepburn, Earl of Bothwell, and wanted to end her marriage with Darnley. • In February 1567 Darnley was murdered. • Bothwell was believed to be the chief suspect but was let off after a brief trial. • In May 1567 Mary married Bothwell. Read through these slides… The life of Mary, Queen of Scots • Mary’s marriage upset many people in Scotland and she was imprisoned at Lochleven Castle. • In July 1567, she was forced to abdicate in favour of her son who became King James VI of Scotland. • With the help of a few brave friends, Mary escaped from the castle and immediately rallied a large force behind her. They engaged in battle at Langside in May 1568, and were soundly beaten by the army led by the Protestant lords. • At this point Mary decided to leave Scotland and go to England to beg support from her cousin Elizabeth. Read through these slides… The life of Mary, Queen of Scots • Mary came to England and she never returned to Scotland. • While she was ‘imprisoned’ in England and sent to Sheffield, many plots by English Catholics and foreign agents developed around her. These plots were frustrated by English agents, but serious alarm was raised concerning the safety of Elizabeth. • The Babington Plot of 1586 which called for the assassination of Elizabeth, was formed to trap Mary. Mary was found guilty of involvement and sentenced to be beheaded. • Although reluctant to execute her cousin, Elizabeth gave the order that was carried out at Fotheringhay Castle on 8th February 1587. NOW COMPLETE YOUR TIMELINE SHEET USING THE POWERPOINT INFORMATION http://www.bbc.co.uk /education/clips/z4bm sbk Your challenge is to create a mindmap (see right) … A lot of the information is quite difficult so include as much as you can but don’t worry if you don’t get it all in … The link above also contains some excellent information … .