Elizabeth and Mary: Queen Versus Queen

The year is 1586, and Queen Elizabeth I rules England during one of the most dangerous periods in the country's history. As Elizabeth struggles to maintain her power, evidence mounts that her Catholic cousin, Mary Stuart, is plotting to have her killed. Can the young queen successfully navigate threats to her life and her throne while still remaining the type of ruler she wants to be? Teachers can use this lesson to engage students in analyzing conflict within a story. Use this Graphic Book with Queen Elizabeth I at level Q, Z, or Z2.