Plots & revolts Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What what was the plan for the Revolt of the Northern Earls?
A
Put Mary on the throne.
2
Q
Who supported the Rofne?
A
Catholic nobles, Earls of Northumberland and Westmorland.
3
Q
What actually happened in the ROTNE?
A
They celebrated a catholic mass, tried to overthrow Elizabeth.
Mary imprisoned and many Earls executed.
4
Q
Why did the northern Earls rebel?
A
Reduced power.
Confiscated large areas of land from Earls.
5
Q
Effect of the ROTNE?
A
Craeted fear for protestants.
Excommunication from pope.
Harsher treatment from Elizabeth towards catholics.
6
Q
Francis Walsingham?
A
Liz’s main spymaster, intercepted many letters and deciphered their meanings.
7
Q
What happened to the Spanish troops in the ROTRE?
A
Never showed up.
