Elizabeth Plots + Rebellions Flashcards
1
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When was the northern earls rebellion
A
1569
2
Q
When was the ridolfi plot
A
1571
3
Q
When was throckmorton plot
A
1583
4
Q
When was the babington plot
A
1586
5
Q
Explain northern earls rebellion
A
- catholic earls of Northumberland and westmoreland
- army of 6000
- try and get Mary out of jail
- Elizabeth sent army
- 800 rebels to death
- earls fled
6
Q
Explain ridolfi plot
A
- ridolfi planned to assassinate Elizabeth
- supported by King Philip II, Duke of Norfolk, Mary
- William Cecil discovered plot
- ridolfi + Spanish ambassador expelled from country
7
Q
Explain throckmorton plot
A
- planned for French army to invade England
- paid for by Pope + King Philip II
- Throckmorton executed
- Mary moved to isolation (Tutbury castle)
8
Q
Explain Babington Plot
A
- Babington planned to rescue Mary + murder Elizabeth
- secret letters between Mary + plotters discovered
- gave evidence to execute Mary
- Mary, Babington, 6 other plotters executed
9
Q
What happens in 1570
A
Pope excommunicates Elizabeth
10
Q
Explain Elizabeths Excommunication
A
- pope issues Papal Bull
- Catholicism doesn’t recognise her - she won’t go to heaven
- people are allowed to kill her
11
Q
Which plot ultimately kills Mary
A
Babington plot
12
Q
Who was ‘Essex’?
A
Robert Devereux - Earl of Essex
13
Q
What was Essex’s relationship to Elizabeth
A
Elizabeth took interest in him
Made him Privy councillor
Gave him sweet wine monopoly
14
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How does Essex show divisions in privy council
A
- other privy councillors didn’t like his influence + closeness with Elizabeth
- Essex argues with PC and Elizabeth
15
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Explain the Essex rebellion
A
- Essex argues with PC and Queen
- 1599 - sent to Ireland to stop catholic rebels
- unsuccessful, makes a truce
- annoys Queen
-returns to England against Queen’s orders - bursts into her quarters - house arrest
- marched London with 200 men
- guilty of treason + privately executed - 1601
