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Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots Fact-Matching Game

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In this historical fact-matching game, players will dive into the dramatic events surrounding the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots on February 8, 1587. As you uncover clues and piece together important information, you will gain a deeper understanding of this pivotal moment in history.

  • Explore the political tensions between Mary, Queen of Scots and her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I of England.
  • Learn about the controversial trial and execution of Mary, Queen of Scots, and the impact it had on the relationship between England and Scotland.
  • Discover the various factions and individuals involved in the decision to execute Mary, Queen of Scots.

Game Details: A fact-matching game where you piece together important information fragments. Use spells for hints and extra time!

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  • Mary, Queen of Scots was executed on February 8, 1587.
  • Mary was convicted of treason against her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I of England.
  • The execution took place at Fotheringhay Castle in Northamptonshire, England.
  • Mary was beheaded by an executioner from France named Jean-Baptiste de Villele.
  • The execution was carried out using a single strike of the axe.
  • Mary's execution took place in front of a small audience of witnesses.
  • Mary's last words were reportedly 'Into thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.'
  • It is believed that Mary wore a red petticoat on the day of her execution, symbolizing Catholic martyrdom.
  • After the execution, Mary's body was embalmed and placed in a lead coffin.
  • Mary's body was buried in Peterborough Cathedral, but later moved to Westminster Abbey.
  • Mary's execution strained the relationship between England and Scotland.
  • The execution of Mary, Queen of Scots, played a role in the eventual downfall and execution of Queen Elizabeth I.
  • Mary's execution was seen as a blow to the Catholic cause in Europe.
  • The decision to execute Mary was made by Queen Elizabeth I, but she hesitated for several months before giving her consent.
  • Mary's execution was seen as a political move to secure Elizabeth's Protestant reign.
  • Mary's son, James VI of Scotland, succeeded Elizabeth I as the King of England, uniting the two kingdoms.
  • The execution of Mary, Queen of Scots, is a subject of various plays, books, and films.
  • Mary's execution marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter in British history.
  • Mary's execution is considered one of the most significant events of the Tudor period.
  • The execution of Mary, Queen of Scots, remains a controversial topic among historians and scholars.

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