The Throckmorton Plot Flashcards
1
Q
When was it?
A
1583
2
Q
What was its plan?
A
To assassinate Elizabeth and replace her with Mary Queen of Scots.
3
Q
Who was it led by?
A
Sir Francis Throckmorton.
4
Q
When it failed, what happened to Throckmorton?
A
He was executed.
5
Q
What followed this plot?
A
The Bond of Association was established, which meant that anyone associated with an assassination plot against Elizabeth would not be allowed to benefit from the Queen’s death in any way.
6
Q
What happened to Spanish ambassadors after the plot?
A
No more lived in England for the rest of Elizabeth’s reign.
