Catholic Plots at Home Flashcards
What was the aim of the Ridolfi plot?
To put Mary on the throne
When was the Ridolfi plot?
1571
What was the general plan of the Ridolfi plot?
To assassinate Elizabeth and marry Mary, Queen of Scots to the Duke of Norfolk and make her Queen.
How was the Ridolfi plot busted?
- Letters sent by Mary were intercepted
- Elizabeth’s allies passed the names of the main conspirators to her
What was the consequences of the Ridolfi plot?
- Supervision on Mary became tighter
- Duke of Norfolk was executed
What was the aim of the Throckmorton plot?
To assassinate Elizabeth and replace her with Mary.
When was the Throckmorton plot?
1583
Who uncovered the Throckmorton plot and what did he do?
Walsingham, he placed Throckmorton under surveillance for several months.
What did the ‘Bond of Association’ do?
Required the signatories to execute anyone who attempted to overthrow the Queen.
Weaknesses of the plots:
- They lacked public support, there was little appetite in England for a Catholic invasion since the revolt of the Northern Earls
- Philip II was reluctant to destroy his alliance with Elizabeth so his support was half-hearted
What was the aim of the Babington plot?
To assassinate Queen Elizabeth and put Mary on the throne, this time with the support of a joint Franco-Spanish invasion force.
How was the Babington plot busted?
Walsingham followed every stage of the plot through his spy network. He used a double agent, to intercept messages and had them decoded. One of the letters approved plans to assassinate the Queen.
When was Babington and the other conspirators tried and executed?
August 1586
When was Mary found guilty of treason and sentenced to death?
October 1586
Elizabeth was hesitant to sign Mary’s death warrant. When did Mary’s execution eventually take place?
8th February 1587
