Elizabeth K.O 3 Flashcards
Who were Jesuits?
Catholic priests specifically trained to convert people back to Catholics
When did Jesuits arrive in England?
during the 1580s
where did the Jesuits train?
In special seminaries in Catholic countries such as France. Spain and Italy
Who was the leader of the Jesuits and where did they hide?
Edmund Campion was the leader and wealthy Catholic priests hid him and around 100 other Jesuits in secret ‘priest holes’
Who was Francis Walsingham and what did he do?
Francis Walsingham was a privy councillor who created an effective spy network by employing hundreds of ‘priest hunters’ to catch catholic priests.
was Campion ever caught?
Campion was caught in 1581 and as hanged, drawn and quartered
Who was Mary Queen of Scots?
Mary was Elizabeth’s Catholic cousin who was forced to flee from a protestant rebellion in Scotland
When was Mary Queen of Scots imprisoned?
Since 1568
Why was Mary Queen of Scots a threat?
1.Mary had a strong claim to the throne and had a heir(James)
2.She was a ‘figurehead’ for the Catholic faith and was next in line until she had a son which encouraged Catholics to assassinate Elizabeth and rebel
3.She had powerful foreign supporters
Why did Elizabeth refuse Mary’s execution?
She was her cousin and she did not want to execute a fellow queen
Who supported the Throckmorton plot?
Phillip of Spain and the Pope
Who plotted with the French to get Mary Queen of Scots on the throne?
Throckmorton plotted the Throckmorton Plot in 1583 to invade England and put Mary on the throne
Why did the Throckmorton plot fail?
Walsingham’s spies uncovered the plan and Throckmorton was tortured and executed
What was the Babington plot?
A plot made by a noble called Babington with the French and Philip of Spain to invade England and put Mary on the throne.
How did Babington communicate with Mary?
He hid coded letters in beer barrels took into the prison however Walsingham discovered this and waited for evidence Mary was involved
