the Babington Plot Flashcards
1
Q
who was the plotter?
A
rich, young Catholic (Anthony Babington) planned to kill Elizabeth, rescue Mary and put her on the throne
2
Q
what was the plot?
A
he managed to get Mary’s servants to hide coded messages within beer barrels that were sent to her room- the messages reached Mary and she replied
3
Q
the plot uncovered?
A
the servants were spies for Sir Francis Walsingham- the messages were decoded and shown to Elizabeth- it was clear Mary was plotting to kill the Queen
4
Q
the aftermath?
A
Elizabeth had clear evidence- she ordered that Mary should go on trial for treason
