Why did Queen Mary, Henry VIII's daughter, become known as 'Bloody Mary'?

AShe persecuted Roman Catholics
BShe led the fight against the Spanish Armada
CShe persecuted ProtestantsRight answer
DShe started a civil war against Parliament

Answer: She persecuted Protestants

Mary, a devout Catholic, treated Protestants harshly. She reigned only a short time and was followed by her half-sister Elizabeth.

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