Popish Plot

Question 1

Two causes of Popish Plot?

Answer 1

• Parl dominated by Anglicans and wanted to make sure no other religion could dominate
• Catholic conspiracies and concern Charles might make country Catholic

Question 2

Events of Popish Plot? 7

Answer 2

• Kirby tells CII people plotting to kill him and to speak to Israel Tongue
• Tongue told him 100 Jesuits plot to kill him but CII doesn’t listen while James orders investigation
• Titus Oates’ name keeps on appearing in investigation - appears before Privy council
• Convincing and detailed - 43 allegations made against groups and people
• Protestant MP Godfrey’s murdered body discovered. Oates accuses 5 Lords of being involved = mass panic and anti-Catholic feeling
• Oates’ story a lie - evidence used forged
• Oates arrested and imprisoned but 22 innocent executed

Question 3

Four consequences of Popish plot?

Answer 3

• Anti-Catholic feeling
• Led to Test Act = Catholics impossible to serve in positions of authority
• Set off Exclusion Crisis