Catholic threat Flashcards
throckmorton plot
assasinate queen
replace with mary
plot failed - executed
counter refermation
attempt to bring protestants to catholicism done by jesuits
who key jesuits
campion - travelled country to spread message, became a wanted man
were they a threat
claimed they didnt want rebellion
however seen as a threat to the stability of the country
how serious was the catholic threat
pope had excommunicated making it clear she wanted him gone
European rulers encouraged to challenge authority
Catholics encouraged to rebel by papal bull
E policy on the threat
recusancy fines for catholics that did not take part in protestant services - 1571
increased fines - 1581
legal to kill anyone who attempted to assasinate the queen - 1585
statute of confinement, prevented catholics travelling more than 5 miles - 1593
Dealing with Jesuits
drove out of country in 158
WHAT HAPPENED TO CAMPION
arrested
tortured
hanged
drawn
dragged through London
Why did her policy change
threat of invasion from spain and france
powerful catholics in north , loyal yet E concerned they could rebel
Plots showed people were willing to murder
jesuits undermined her authority
