A Long and Illustrious History
Why was Mary I called "Bloody Mary"?
AShe launched devastating and costly military wars against the nations of France and Spain
BShe had three of her six successive husbands executed during her reign as queen
CShe was celebrated at court for her great passion and skill in hunting and falconry
DShe executed hundreds of Protestants when restoring Catholicism to England ✓
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is She executed hundreds of Protestants when restoring Catholicism to England.
Mary I earned the nickname "Bloody Mary" because she had around 280 Protestants burned at the stake as heretics during her attempt to restore Catholicism to England after the break with Rome.
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