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What happened to Mary, Queen of Scots?
Correct answer
She fled to England, was held prisoner by Elizabeth I for 20 years and was later executed
Why
Mary Stuart, a Catholic, fled to England, where Elizabeth I held her prisoner for 20 years and she was executed, accused of plotting against Elizabeth. Her son James VI later became James I of England.
Answer choices
- AShe became Queen of England in 1603
- BShe married Henry VIII
- CShe led the Scots to victory at Bannockburn
- DShe fled to England, was held prisoner by Elizabeth I for 20 years and was later executed