Asked by Carty's Toy Corner on Sep 26, 2024

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Mary I of England became known as Bloody Mary due to her

A) commitment of troops to the Thirty Years' War.
B) role in the Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre.
C) command that all prisoners of war should be executed.
D) increased call for all English Protestants to be persecuted.
E) brutal execution of her sister,Elizabeth Tudor.

Bloody Mary

A cocktail made with vodka, tomato juice, and various spices and flavorings including Worcestershire sauce, hot sauces, and celery.

English Protestants

Followers of Protestantism in England, a movement that emerged in the 16th century seeking reforms in the Church of England.

Persecuted

The act of subjecting someone to harassment or punishment, especially because of their race, political or religious beliefs.

  • Examine the reasons behind the persecution of Protestants under Mary I of England.
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Audrey Mason1 day ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Mary I of England became known as Bloody Mary due to her increased call for all English Protestants to be persecuted. She fiercely enforced Catholicism in England during her reign and ordered the execution of over 280 Protestants who refused to convert or recant their faith.