Lady Jane Grey part 3: Marriage and Path to the Thrown

The transcript discusses the political and personal life of Lady Jane Grey, focusing on her marriage proposals, education, and eventual betrothal to Lord Guildford Dudley. It highlights the political maneuvering of her family and others in the Tudor court, as well as the expectations placed on her by her parents. The narrative culminates in a triple wedding designed to solidify political alliances.

Who was initially proposed as a husband for Jane Grey after Thomas Seymour's plotting ended?

• John Dudley

• Edward Seymour

• King Edward

• Henry Gray

What was Jane Grey's complaint to her tutor Roger Ascham about her parents?

• They wanted her to marry a commoner

• They were too lenient

• They didn't care about her education

• They punished her harshly for not meeting their expectations

Why was Jane Grey's education considered unusual for her time?

• It included modern technology

• It was conducted entirely in a foreign country

• It was focused on military training

• It was typically reserved for sons

What was the political significance of Jane Grey's marriage to Lord Guildford Dudley?

• It was a love match

• It was intended to strengthen ties with France

• It was a strategic alliance to support the Duke of Northumberland

• It was meant to appease the Catholic Church

What did King Edward's will specify regarding the line of succession?

• The crown should pass to his sisters

• The crown should pass to the male heirs of Lady Francis Grey

• The crown should remain with the Catholic Church

• The crown should be given to the highest bidder

Who was Jane Grey's sister Catherine married to during the triple wedding?

• Henry Herbert

• Henry Hastings

• Thomas Seymour

• Edward Seymour

What was the general perception of the triple wedding involving Jane Grey?

• It was a romantic affair

• It was a political strategy

• It was a religious ceremony

• It was a cultural festival