7. Why did a reformation / revolution take place in 1560?

Queen Elizabeth I of England. She was a Protestant but she liked "bling"! She did not like the idea of the French controlling Scotland.

1. Elizabeth I became queen of England in 1558. She was a Protestant.


2. Scotland was coming under the control of France. Elizabeth would never allow this.


3. Protestant nobles were worried about French / Catholic influence. They joined together to form the Lords of the Congregation.


4. The marriage of Mary and Francis took place in Paris. There were rumours about a secret part of the marriage agreement which would allow France to rule Scotland. These rumours were correct in fact.