Assessment of Queen Mary I's Persecution of Protestants

Assessment of Queen Mary I's Persecution of Protestants

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Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson, you will understand the historical context and motives behind Queen Mary I's persecution of Protestants.
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to critically analyze historical sources and recognize potential biases.
At the end of the lesson, you will compare the scale and impact of religious persecution during the reign of Queen Mary I to other monarchs of the time.
At the end of the lesson, you will evaluate the commonality of execution as a punishment in the 16th century.
At the end of the lesson, you will explore the political and religious dynamics of Mary I's reign, including her relationship with her sister Elizabeth and her advisors.

What do you already know about Queen Mary I's persecution of Protestants?

Queen Mary I's reign and the persecution of Protestants

During Queen Mary I's five-year reign, she burned 284 Protestants, averaging one every five days.
The main source detailing these events comes from a Protestant writer, who may have exaggerated the accounts.
Despite the lack of effectiveness in changing religious beliefs, Mary continued the burnings, similar to the harsh punishments in other countries.

Analysis of historical sources and the potential for bias

The main source detailing the events of Mary I's persecution comes from a Protestant writer, potentially introducing bias.
It's important to critically analyze historical sources to recognize potential biases and gain a more balanced understanding of the events.

Comparative scale of executions by burning among Tudor monarchs

Mary's burnings targeted important church figures.
The English population was largely unaffected, and execution for dissent was typical for the period.
Mary's father and sister executed more people overall, but Mary's burnings were more targeted.

The prevalence of execution as punishment in the 16th century

Execution for dissent was typical for the period.
Mary's actions may have been influenced by her advisers, especially Cardinal Pole.
Despite the lack of effectiveness in changing religious beliefs, Mary continued the burnings, similar to the harsh punishments in other countries.

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Political and religious context of Mary I's policies

Mary showed clemency, as seen in Wyatt's rebellion and her allowing Protestants to flee the country.
Her actions may have been influenced by her advisers, especially Cardinal Pole.
It's important to understand the political and religious dynamics of Mary I's reign to comprehend her policies and decisions.

The impact of Mary I's persecution on the English population and Protestantism

The English population was largely unaffected by Mary's burnings.
It's crucial to evaluate the impact of Mary I's persecution on the English population and the Protestant faith to understand the broader consequences of her actions.

Mary I's personal disposition towards brutality and her leniency in specific instances

Despite the harsh punishments, Mary showed clemency in specific instances, such as Wyatt's rebellion, and allowing Protestants to flee the country.
Understanding Mary I's personal disposition towards brutality and her moments of leniency provides insight into her reign.

Definition List

Persecution: The systematic mistreatment of an individual or group by another group.
Bias: Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Protestantism: A form of Christian faith and practice which originated with the Reformation, a movement against what its followers considered to be errors in the Roman Catholic Church.
Tudor Monarchs: The rulers of England from 1485 to 1603, including Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I.

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