Catholic Plots against Elizabeth Flashcards

1
Q

How many big Catholic plots did Elizabeth face in the 1570s and 1580s?

A

Four

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2
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What was the aim of the four plots?

A

The wanted Mary, Queen of Scots on the throne and returning England to Catholic rule

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3
Q

When did the Northern Earls’ Rebellion take place?

A

1569

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4
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How many soldiers helped in the Northern Earls’ Rebellion?

A

6,000

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5
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What was the aim of the Northern Earls’ Rebellion?

A

To get Mary, Queen of Scots out of jail and on to the throne and return England to Catholicism

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6
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What did Elizabeth do when she found out about the Northern Earls’ Rebellion?

A

She sent a huge army, put 800 rebels to death and the two Earls fled to Scotland

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7
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When did the Ridolfi Plot take place?

A

1571

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8
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Who planned the Ridolfi Plot?

A

Roberto Ridolfi (Italian banker)

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9
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What was the aim of the Ridolfi Plot?

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The aim was to assassinate Elizabeth and make Mary queen

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10
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Who supported Roberto Ridolfi in the Ridolfi Plot?

A

King Philip II of Spain, the Duke of Norfolk and Mary, Queen of Scots

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11
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Who uncovered the Ridolfi Plot?

A

Elizabeth’s advisor, Cecil

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12
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Why did Mary claim at her trial that she could not be found guilty of treason?

A

She was a Scot

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13
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Who discovered and stopped the Throckmorton Plot?

A

Francis Walsingham

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14
Q

Which Pope issued a Papal Bull excommunicating Elizabeth?

A

Pope Pius V

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15
Q

Which Northern nobleman were involved in the Revolt of the Northern Earls?

A

Earl of Westmorland and Earl of Northumberland

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16
Q

Where did Mary’s execution take place?

A

Fotheringhay Castle

17
Q

Name two Earls who led the Northern rebellion?

A

Earl of Northumberland and Earl of Westmorland

18
Q

When did Mary Queen of Scots flee to England?

A

1568

19
Q

When did Mary flee to England?

A

1567