Catholic Plots/Threats

Question 1

What Dutch Protestant leader was assassinated by a Catholic, and in what year did it occur?

Answer 1

William the Silent, 1584

Question 2

What 2 new laws were passed in 1585?

Answer 2

Mary Queen of Scots wouldnt be allowed to become queen if Elizabeth was assassinated.
Missionary priests had 40 days to leave the country.

Question 3

What plot led to the assassination of Mary, Queen of Scots?

Answer 3

The Babington Plot

Question 4

Who was Queen Elizabeth’s spymaster?

Answer 4

Fancis Walsingham

Question 5

How did Walsingham affect the Babington Plot?

Answer 5

Walsingham intercepted and decoded Mary’s letters, including letters that plotted the assassination of Elizabeth and the freeing of Mary.

Question 6

When was Mary put on trial?

Answer 6

October 1586

Question 7

What was the verdict of Mary’s trial?

Answer 7

She was found guilty of treason and sentenced to death.

Question 8

What were the benefits of Mary’s execution?

Answer 8

The Catholic threat in England was greatly reduced, ending all plots for the rest of Elizabeth’s reign

Question 9

What were the drawbacks to Mary’s execution?

Answer 9

The Catholic threats from abroad was increased -
Philip II was more determined to invade England.
There was a fear of James VI ( Mary’s son) seeking revenge.