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Parliament tried to discuss succession but |Elizabeth refused to discuss the matter, the arrival of Mar yreopened the issue
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Elizabeths greatest threat initally was catholicism, however by the 1560's this was no longer the case. although some clergy still followed catholic practices it was mostly only carried out in private homes. appeared to be declining but was still strong in the north
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the pope didn't prevent Catholics from attending anglica services until 1562 as he wanted to keep channels open with England.
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the northern earls devised a plan to marry Mary queen of scots to the Duke of Norfolk so Elizabeth would name her as heir. they would push Cecil out of power, they believed Cecil was pushing England closer to war. a catholic marriage would make a catholic succession more likey
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Calvinist rebels were defeated in the Netherlands by the Spanish, however this put Spain in a stronger position to attack England
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could provide the focus of a catholic rising, she was in the eyes of many catholics the rightful ruler of England. As Elizabeth was unlikley to produce an heir Mary seemed to be the likley successor
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Elizabeth siezes Spanish bullion preventing there army from being paid, this drove ruined th coutnrys friendship that had lasted from 1558
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Lecitser confesses his involvement in the mary/duke of Norfolk marriage,
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Norfolk sends a message to Ealr of Westmoorland urging him not to rebel as his own county wouldn't rise. Norfolk returned to London to throw himself on the Queens mercy
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the rebels threw out the protestant communion table and catholic mass was heard. the rebels then marched to Bramham moor with the intention ofreleasing Mary queen of scots where she was being held there.
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the rebels retreated north fearing rumours of the size of the royal force being sent to meet them. they abandonded there attempt to free Mary
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the rebels proceeded to attack Barnard castle and Hartlepool, but as no foreign help arrived at Hartlepool port the rebels disbanded when the reached the river Tees.
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Lord Dacre raised 3000 troops before he was defeated in battle at Carlisle. After the rebellion may rebels fled to Scotland
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rebellion plot uncovered
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orthumberland was handed back by the Scots after having fled there. he was executed along with 450 of the rebels, this was however less than the 700 Elizabeth condemned to death
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rebellion plot uncovered
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rebellion plot uncovered