Throckmorton Plot Flashcards
What was the Throckmorton Plot?
A conspiracy to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I and place Mary, Queen of Scots on the English throne.
In what year did the Throckmorton Plot occur?
1583.
Who was the primary conspirator behind the Throckmorton Plot?
Francis Throckmorton.
True or False: The Throckmorton Plot aimed to support Protestant succession in England.
False.
Fill in the blank: The Throckmorton Plot was discovered due to ________ by government spies.
letters.
What was the outcome for Francis Throckmorton after the plot was discovered?
He was arrested, tried, and executed.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a key ally of the conspirators in the Throckmorton Plot? A) King Philip II of Spain B) Mary, Queen of Scots C) The Duke of Alba
B)
What was one major consequence of the Throckmorton Plot for Mary, Queen of Scots?
Increased imprisonment by English authorities.
True or False: The Throckmorton Plot was successful in its aims.
False.
What was the significance of the Throckmorton Plot in relation to English politics?
It heightened tensions between Catholics and Protestants and led to stricter measures against Catholics.
Fill in the blank: The Throckmorton Plot involved foreign support from ________.
Spain.
Who was the ruler of Spain during the Throckmorton Plot?
King Philip II.
Who uncovered the plot?
Sir Francis Walsingham.
