Tudors 20 - How effectively did Elizabeth I deal with the threat from Catholics to 1589? Flashcards
What are the 4 factors in the question ‘How effectively did Elizabeth I deal with the threat from Catholics to 1589’?
- Mary Queen of Scots
- Catholic plots
- Papal Bull / Pope
- Jesuits/Douai priests
- MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS
MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS
What was the rebellion in 1569 that attempted to put Mary on the throne?
The Northern rebellion, rising in the North
What did the government do during the rising of the North?
They moved Mary Queen of Scots down south
When did Mary Queen of Scots arrive in England?
1568
Why was Mary Queen of Scots a threat to Elizabeth?
Mary had a legitimate claim to the throne
When did Philip II support Mary?
1585
When was Mary Queen of Scots executed?
February 1587
- CATHOLIC PLOTS
CATHOLIC PLOTS
What was the plot by a Florentine banker in 1571?
The Ridolfi plot
What was the plan of the Ridolfi plot in 1571?
To put Mary, who was married to the Duke of Norfolk, on the throne
When did Parliament urge Elizabeth to execute Mary and Norfolk?
1572
What Act was introduced in 1571 to prevent plots against the Queen?
Treason Act
What was the 1584 Bond of Association?
Executed people with links to plots against Queen Elizabeth
What plot was there in 1586 in which some friends plotted to kill Elizabeth and make England Catholic again with the help of Spanish troops?
1586 Babington Plot
- PAPAL BULL / POPE
PAPAL BULL / POPE
When did Pope Pius issue the Papal Bull?
1570
What did the Pope say in the Papal Bull?
The Papal Bull excommunicated Elizabeth and Catholics did not have to recognise Elizabeth as Queen
What made it illegal to have a copy of the Papal Bull?
The 1571 Treason Act
Who was executed in 1571 for having a copy of the Papal Bull?
John Felton
What did the Pope state in 1580?
That anyone assassinating Elizabeth would gain merit
- JESUITS/DOUAI PRIESTS
JESUITS, DOUAI PRIESTS
Who set up a seminary in Douai for English Catholics?
William Allen
How many Douai priests arrived in England?
279
