The Throckmorton Plot Flashcards
What was the overall threat level of the Throckmorton Plot?
Minimal due to reliance on foreign support that never materialized
The plotters expected aid from France and Spain, which did not arrive.
Who was Francis Throckmorton?
A young English Catholic involved in the 1583 plot
Throckmorton acted as a messenger between Mary, Queen of Scots and foreign ambassadors.
What was the plan of the Throckmorton Plot?
To organize a popular uprising in northern England coinciding with a French invasion
The aim was to free Mary, Queen of Scots and restore Catholicism in England.
Who were the intended targets of the Throckmorton Plot?
Mary, Queen of Scots and potentially Elizabeth I
The government suspected the plot aimed at assassinating Elizabeth.
What was found during the search of Throckmorton’s house?
Incriminating papers linking leading Catholic nobles to the plot
These documents included details about harbors suitable for an invasion.
How was Mary, Queen of Scots involved in the Throckmorton Plot?
She was the target of the plot
Throckmorton initially confessed she was aware of the plot, but later retracted this statement.
Was there local support for the Throckmorton Plot?
No, there was never any actual popular support
The plot was discovered by Elizabeth’s government before it reached public knowledge.
What happened to Francis Throckmorton after the plot was discovered?
He was put under surveillance and arrested
His arrest occurred after incriminating evidence was found in his home.
Fill in the blank: The Throckmorton Plot aimed to restore _______ in England.
Catholicism
True or False: The Throckmorton Plot received significant foreign support.
False
Who was expelled by Elizabeth?
The Spanish ambassador, Mendoza
This action reflects Elizabeth’s increasing tensions with Spain.
What happened to Francis Throckmorton in July 1584?
He was executed at Tyburn
Throckmorton was implicated in plots against Elizabeth.
What was the fate of Henry Percy, the 8th Earl of Northumberland?
He took his own life while imprisoned in the Tower
Percy was linked to the 1569 Revolt of the Northern Baris.
What happened to Henry Howard after being questioned?
He was released
Howard was implicated but not executed.
What event in July 1584 heightened fears for Elizabeth’s safety?
The assassination of William of Orange
This assassination led to fears of a similar plot against Elizabeth.
How did Elizabeth express her concerns to the French ambassador?
She stated there were more than two hundred men conspiring to kill her
This conspiracy was allegedly instigated by Jesuits.
Who were the potential supporters for English Catholics to rebel against Elizabeth?
The Pope and military support from France or Spain
This reflects the international dimension of the threats against Elizabeth.
What did Elizabeth’s government focus on to ensure her safety?
Finding concrete evidence to incriminate Mary, Queen of Scots
The government believed Elizabeth would never be safe as long as Mary was alive.
What was the overall threat level posed by France or Spain according to Elizabeth’s government?
They perceived a significant threat
The approaching war with Catholic Spain intensified these fears.
