Elizabeth I of England part 2: the Thomas Seymour Scandal

Elizabeth I of England part 2: the Thomas Seymour Scandal

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History, Religious Studies, Other, Social Studies

11th Grade - Vocational training

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The transcript details the events surrounding Elizabeth's time under the guardianship of Catherine Parr and Thomas Seymour. It covers the secret marriage of Catherine and Thomas, the inappropriate behavior of Thomas towards Elizabeth, and the subsequent scandals. As Catherine became pregnant, tensions rose, leading to Elizabeth's removal. Thomas Seymour's political ambitions led to his arrest and execution. Elizabeth was interrogated but remained silent, learning the importance of caution in her interactions.

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What lesson did Elizabeth learn from her experience with Thomas Seymour?

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What are the differing opinions among modern historians regarding Thomas Seymour's behavior?

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