Plot Against Elizabeth

Question 1

List me 3 plots against Elizabeth during 1570-1586

Dates

Answer 1

1. Ridolfi Plot (1571)
2. Throckmorton Plot (1583)
3. Babington Plot (1586)

Question 2

What was the Ridolfi Plot (1571) ?

Answer 2

• Ridolfi discussed his plot with the pope, philip 2 and Duke of Alba.
• Spanish invasion - from Nedtherlands and murder Elizabeth.
• Elizabeth replaced by Mary.

Question 3

Ridolfi Plot (1571): What happened

Answer 3

• Plot was discovered by William Cecil and Norfolk was executed.
• Ridolfi was abroad.

Question 4

What was the Throckmorton Plot (1583)

Answer 4

• Mary’s cousin would invade England free Mary and replace Elizabeth.
• Pope approved the plans.

Question 5

Throckmorton plot (1583): What happened

Answer 5

Walsingham discovered the plan, his agents found incriminating papers at Throckmorton’s house. Throckmorton was executed.

Question 6

What was the Babington Plot (1586)

Answer 6

Similar to Throckmorton Plot. Babington, wrote to Mary in July 1586 about the plot.

Question 7

Babington plot (1586) - what happened.

Answer 7

• Walsingham intercepted letters being sent to Mary - Mary found guilty of Treason.
• Elizabeth signed the death warrant to Mary in Feb 1587