Elizabeth 3 - Catholic plots Flashcards
1
Q
What were Catholic plots?
A
Catholic plots were attempts by Catholics to replace Elizabeth with Mary Queen of
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2
Q
1583 Throckmorton plot
A
Catholic noble- Throckmorton plotted with French to invade England put Mary to the throne
Also supported by Philip of spain and the pope
3
Q
Why was the throckmorton plot unsuccessful?
A
Walsinghams spies uncovered the plot and executed throckmorton
4
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1586 Babington plot
A
Catholic noble plotted with Philip of spain and French to invade England and put Mary to throne
5
Q
How did babington communicate with Mary ?
A
Hiding coded letters in beer barrels that went into Mary’s prison
6
Q
1587 execution of Mary queen of Scot’s
A
Cecil and walsingham manipulated Elizabeth in to signing Mary’s death warrant papers
