Lady Jane Grey part 13: the Duke of Northumberland is Beheaded

The transcript details the events surrounding Mary’s entrance into London, the burial of her brother Edward, and the political turmoil involving Jane and Northumberland. Mary’s initial leniency towards religious practices is highlighted, along with Jane’s remorseful letter regarding her brief reign. The trial and execution of Northumberland are described, emphasizing the political machinations and his final conversion to Catholicism before his execution.

What was one of Mary's first tasks upon entering London?

• Organizing a grand feast

• Building a new palace

• Declaring war

• Overseeing the burial of her brother

How did Mary initially handle the matter of religion?

• She converted to Protestantism

• She allowed people to worship as they wished

• She banned all religious practices

• She enforced strict Catholicism

What did Jane express in her letter to her mother's cousin?

• Her remorse for wearing the crown

• Her plans to escape

• Her happiness with her husband

• Her desire to become queen

What was ironic about the trial of John Dudley?

• He was found innocent

• He was the only one who wanted Jane as queen

• The judges had also supported Jane's claim

• He was pardoned by Mary

What was Northumberland's main argument during his trial?

• He was forced by Jane to act

• He acted with the agreement of others

• He acted alone without any support

• He was unaware of the consequences

What did Northumberland do before his execution?

• He escaped from prison

• He converted to Protestantism

• He proclaimed Catholicism as the true faith

• He wrote a letter to the queen

How did the public react to Northumberland's execution?

• With silence

• With indifference

• With a deafening roar of approval

• With protests