Rye House Plot Flashcards

1
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Cause for plot?

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Little trust for CII - Catholic feeling, supported France, fear of Louis influence

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Events of plot? 2

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  • Group plots to kill CII and James
  • Plan to ambush them at Rye House
  • No attempt to assassinate made
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3
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Consequences of plot? 3

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  • CII wanted to make example of plotters and excuse to treat Prot opponents harshly
  • Number of P’s executed, exiled or arrested
  • Gave CII chance to destroy opponents
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