Babington Plot 1586 Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
When was it
A
1586
2
Q
Who was involved
A
Phillip 2
The pope
Anthony Babington
Duke of Guise
MQS
3
Q
What was the plan
A
Elizabeth would be killed and English catholics rebel, Duke of Guise would invade England with 60,000 men. MQS would be put on the throne
4
Q
Why was Mary careful this time
A
She was being watches, she had been involved in every plot
5
Q
What happened to Mary
A
Walsingham intercepted messages of her treason to put her on trial by the Privy council. She was sentenced to death in 1587
6
Q
Significance of the plot
A
- Relations between england and Spain broke as England aids Dutch rebels
- relations between France decreased, Elizabeth wanted to improve relations but this threat showed otherwise
- Parliment became determined to crush catholicism - 331 catholics executed
- Mary’s execution meant no Catholic to replace Elizabeth
7
Q
Why was MQS execution important
A
- It was seen as a attack to Catholicism globally
- killing a royal did not make Elizabeth look good, it went against the divined right and encouraged her own murder
- Mary was the focal point of Catholic restoration in England, with her gone, Spain would have to reassert their dominance themselves
