Plots Against Elizabeth Flashcards
When was the Ridolfi Plot
1571
What did the Ridolfi plot entail
It entailed Ridolfi (one of the pope’s spies) murdering queen Elizabeth,launch a Spanish invasion and put Mary Queen of Scots on the throne to then be married by the Duke of Norfolk
Why did the Ridolfi plot fail
Sir William Cecil found it out
What was the significance of the Ridolfi plot
It further highlighted the threat posed by Catholics and the Threat posed by Spain
Because of this Elizabeth focused on improving relations with France
Duke of Norfolk was excecuted
What was the plan of the Throckmorton plot
The plan was for the French Duke of Guise invading England,freeing Mary,Overthrowing Elizabeth and restoring catholicism
Who uncovered the Throckmorton plot
Sir Francis Walsingham
What was the Significance of the Throckmorton plot
Life became harder for Catholics
Showed potential threat of Spain and France joining forces
When was the Babington Plot
1586
What was the plan behind the Babington plot
It centered around Mary becoming Queen and Elizabeth being overthrown,The Duke of Guise would invade with 60,000 men and put Mary on the throne.
How was the Babington plot found out about
Babington and Mary were sending letters to each other about the plot that were being intercepted by Walsingham.Once he had sufficient details the people involved were excecuted
What was the significance of the babington plot
Mary was Excecuted
Elizabeth and her goverment became determined to crush Catholicism
As the English were now helping the dutch against the Spanish so Elizabeth’s position became even more treacherous than previously
When was the throckmorton plot
1583
Who is Walsingham
The secretary of state
Why was mary queen of scots excecuted
Walsingham had provided clear evidence that she was involved in plots
Act for the preservation of the Queen’s safety barred Mary from succesion and allowed her to be tried in a court of law
Rumors of an imminent attack from Spain’s reinforced her danger
Why was Mary imprisoned
She was imprisoned due to her being questioned on her part in the murder of Darnley’s (her ex husband)
