Babington Plot Flashcards
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Who was Anthony Babington?
A young Catholic nobleman involved in the Babington Plot.
He aimed to assassinate Elizabeth I and place Mary, Queen of Scots, on the throne.
Who was directly involved in the Babington Plot via secret letters?
Mary, Queen of Scots.
Her involvement was crucial to the conspiracy against Elizabeth I.
What were the aims of the Babington Plot?
Murder Elizabeth, place Mary on the throne, restore Catholicism.
The plot aimed to eliminate Protestant rule in England.
What was the outcome of the Babington Plot?
Babington was executed in 1586; Mary was tried and executed in 1587.
This marked a significant escalation in the conflict between Catholics and Protestants.
What did Walsingham’s spy network accomplish?
Intercepted coded letters between Babington and Mary.
This intelligence was critical in proving their treasonous intentions.
What was the significance of the Babington Plot?
Proved Mary was directly involved in treason and deepened conflict with Spain.
This conflict contributed to the events leading to the Spanish Armada in 1588.
True or False: The Babington Plot aimed to restore Protestantism in England.
False.
The plot aimed to restore Catholicism instead.
