The Catholic Threat Flashcards
Who was Mary, Queen of Scots?
Daughter of James V of Scotland and Mary of Guise; granddaughter of James VI of Scotland and Margaret Tudor.
Why did Catholics believe Mary, Queen of Scots, was the legitimate heir to the English throne?
They did not recognize any of Henry VIII’s marriages after Catherine of Aragon and Mary I.
What were Elizabeth’s options regarding Mary, Queen of Scots?
- Send her back to Scotland
- Help her get her throne back
- Execute Mary
- Acknowledge Mary as the heir to the throne of England
- Allow Mary to go to France
- Keep Mary in prison, in England
What was the Rebellion of Northern Earls?
A plot led by Charles Neville and Thomas Percy to dethrone Elizabeth and place Mary on the English throne.
What were the reasons for the failure of the Rebellion of Northern Earls?
- Poor planning and leadership
- Lack of foreign support
- Popularity of Elizabeth
What was the significance of the Excommunication of Elizabeth in 1570?
Elizabeth was called ‘servant of wickedness’ and all loyal Catholics were called to remove her from the throne.
What was the Treason Act of 1571?
- Declared it treasonable to declare Elizabeth no lawful queen
- Made it treasonable to introduce or publish papal bulls
- Allowed confiscation of property from Catholics who fled abroad
What was the Throckmorton Plot?
A plot organized by Francis Throckmorton to free Mary and put her on the throne, which was foiled by Walsingham and Cecil.
What was the Ridolfi Plot?
A plan to use a Spanish army to overthrow Elizabeth and make Mary queen, organized by Roberto Ridolfi.
What happened in 1584 regarding the Catholic threat?
- William of Orange was shot dead by Catholics
- John Somerville attempted to assassinate Elizabeth
- Parliament passed the Bond of Association
What was the Babington Plot?
A plot organized by Anthony Babington involving letters to Mary about overthrowing Elizabeth, which was intercepted.
When was Mary, Queen of Scots executed?
February 1587
Fill in the blank: The Rebellion of Northern Earls was led by Charles Neville and _______.
Thomas Percy
True or False: The Ridolfi Plot succeeded in its objectives.
False
Fill in the blank: The Treason Act of 1571 made it treasonable to declare Elizabeth no lawful _______.
queen
Who was the Spanish ambassador involved in the Throckmorton Plot?
De Mendoza
What did Parliament order regarding Jesuit and seminary priests in 1584?
All Jesuit and seminary priests were to leave the country within 40 days.
