Plots during Elizabeths reign Flashcards
Who were the northern rebellion plotters + what year was it?
Duke of Norfolk, Earl of Northumberland, Earl of Westmoorland
1569
Why did the Northern Rebellion begin
Religion problems, The 1559 religious settlement made England a Protestant country and Mary of Scots was a devout Catholic who could restore catholicism in England.
Why did the Northern Earls particularly plan the revolt?
They had lost a lot of power and wealth since Elizabeth became queen and were irritated because Elizabeth had no successor, so they had no idea whether a future ruler would reduce or restore their power.
What was the plan of the Northern Rebellion?
To marry Duke of Norfolk and Mary and have children to be natural heirs to the throne.
Help Mary overthrow Elizabeth and restore Catholicism
Why did the Northern rebellion go wrong
Phillip II failed to send support from abroad and they could only raise 4000 Englishmen to rebel.
Lancaster and Chesire Nobels refused to join in the rebellion.
Elizabeth raised an army of 14000 troops which surprised rebels.
After Duke of Norfolk was arrested, did the Northern Rebellion continue?
Yes, 4000 rebels invaded Durham cathedral and celebrated mass
What was the consequences of the Northern Rebellion?
450 rebels were executed in hope to terrify nation and prevent any further rebellions
Led to Elizabeths excommunication because of her treatment towards the Catholics
What year was the Ridolfi plot and who was involved?
1571
Robert Ridolfi, Duke Alba, Pope, Queen Mary Of Scots, Phillip II, Duke of Norfolk
What was the ridolfi plot plan?
Marry Norfolk and Mary to overthrow Elizabeth and restore Catholicism
Why did the ridolfi plot fail?
Norfolks servants betrayed him and exposed the plot and Norfolk confessed to details, was arrested and beheaded in June 1572. The plot never reached the public so it gained no support
What act was passed after the ridolfi plot
A law that stated anyone who spoke against Elizabeth was a traitor
Why were fears of a Catholic attack in England raised a few weeks after the ridolfi plot
Marys relatives orchestrated a massacre of Protestants in Paris
What year was the Throckmorton plot and who was involved
1583
Francis Throckmorton, French and Spanish ambassadors
What was the plan of Throckmorton plot?
Incite and uprising in the North and lead a French invasion led by Duke Guise
Would be financially supported by Phillip II
Free Mary and restore catholicism in England
Why did the Throckmorton plot fail?
Phillip II never provided money
Evidence of plot found by government after close inspection of Throckmorton
Government intercepted before could reach public so never gained any support
What happened to plotters of Throckmorton
Throckmorton was executed 1584
Henry Howard and Henry Percy were arrested however Percy killed himself
What year was the Babington plot and who were the plotters
Anthony Babington and Mary QOS
1586
Why did the babington plot go wrong
Letters were intercepted by Francis Walsignham - spies in Marys household convinced her of a safe way to send letters, however the letters were being sent to Walsingham
What were the babington plot consequences
Anthony Babington executed guilty of treason - 1586
Mary found guilty Oct 1586 and executed Feb 1587
When did Queen Mary of Scots die
Feb 1587
