Catholic Plots At Home Flashcards
Who was Ridolfi
Roberto Ridolfi was an italian banker who played a small part in the Revolt of the Northern Earls a
What did the Ridolfi plot involve ?
Ridolfi planned to assasinate Elizabeth , then marry Mary to the Duke of Norfolk.He was supported by both the Pope and King Philip II ( who agreed to provide troops for a Spanish invasion .
What did Roberto Ridolfi do ?
In 1571, he used his Catholic contacts in England and Europe to hatch / develop a plot to overthrow Elizabeth
How was the Ridolfi plot discovered ?
The plot failed because Elizabeth ‘s allies passed on the names of the main conspirators.They also intercepted letters between Mary and the Duke of Norfolk ( which showed their involvement in the plot )
What were the consequences of the Ridolfi Plot ?
Norfolk was arreasted and excecuted.Mary was not punished but her supervision was made tighter and stricter.
Who was Throckmorton ?
He was a young catholic mn who carried mesages between Mary and main conspirators abroad.
What did the Throckmorton plot aim to do ?
It aimed to assasinate Mary and replace her with Mary
In the Throckmorton plot what did the conspirators plan to do ?
The conspirators planned for an invasion of England by french troops , financed by the Pope and King Philip II
How was the Throckmorton plot discovered ?
The plot was uncovered by Walsingham, he placed Throckmorton under surveillance for several months.
Consequences of Throckmorton Plot ?
Elizabeth’s closest advisors drafted the Bond of Association .It aimed to prevent more plots.The Bond was signed by nobility and gentry , required the signatories to excecute anyone who attempted to overthrow Elizabeth.
What year was the Ridolfi Plot
1571
When was the Throckmorton plot ?
1573
Consequences of the Throckmorton Plot
Elizabeth’s closest advisors drafted the Bond of Association.Aimed to prevent more plots.The bond was signed by nobility and gentry.It required the signatories to execute anyone who attempted to overthrow Elizabeth.
Why did these Catholic plots pose a real threat ?
Mary’s strong claim to the throne made the plots credible.Many people were afraid that they would be successful.
As the head of the Catholic church, the Pope could rally support for the plots.For some Catholics, the popeks obedience was more important than obedience to Elizabeth and the queen.
Foreign powers , especially France and Spain were involved in these plots.So there was a danger that these plots could lead to a foreign invasion
What were the weaknesses that the plots had ?
Elizabeth was a popular ruler, conspirators lacked public support.
Failure of the Revolt of the Northern Earls showed that the appetite in England for a Catholic revolutionnwas very low.Only rich devout northern nobles wanted a Catholic revolution.
King Philip II was reluctant to destroy his alliance with Elizabeth.His support for the plots were faint hearted - he promised to support the conspirators but he rarely followed theough on his promises.
Elizabeth’s informants and later Walsingham’s spy network ensured the plots were discovered before they were fully developed.
