The problem of gender and Mary's marriage.

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What was the initial concern about a female ruler?

England had only be ruled by a female once before, which resulted in a civil war as many had refused to accept Matlida as queen and supported stephen.

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What were the reasons to suggest that a female ruler would weaken the monarchy?

A woman would be unable to control faction. A woman would be unable to lead an army into battle. A woman would was expected to marry, but that created further problems (women were to be subservient to their husbands)

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What was the problems with Mary marrying?

If she married an englishman the power of his family would increase and they could dominate court. If she married a foreigner there were fears that the country would be dominated by foreigners.

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Who were the candidates for Mary to marry?

Edward Courtenay Earl of Devon backed by Gardiner. Philip of Spain who was backed by Paget.

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Who opposed her marriage to Philip?

There was a petition from the House of commons opposing her decision but she ignored it.

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What was presented to the council?

The marriage treaty was presented to the council and approved in january 1554.

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Why was the marriage evidence of further instability?

The marriage was only six months after the debate of Lady Jane Grey.

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Why did Wyatt want to organise a rebellion?

He among others had held of office under Henry VIII and Edward and feared that they would lose influence and would be replace by the spanish who dominate both court and government.

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What could it be argued was the other or 'real' reason for the Wyatts rebellion?

Wyatt was a protestant and the other leaders all had links to the reformed faith .

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Mary did what during the Wyatts rebellion which put into question whether a female ruler was weak?

The rebels did get to the gates of London, but Marys resolution and refusal to leave the city were factors in its defeat and a sign that a female ruler was not weak.

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How did the rebellion despite its defeat have an effect on the marriage?

The marriage did not take place until 12 months after mary came to the throne, and after the marriage Philip spent more time abroad than in the country, limiting his influence to at best a distant confidant.

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