The Catholic Threat Flashcards
(23 cards)
Who was Mary queen of Scots the daughter of
James V of Scotland and his French wife, catholic Mary of guise
What did catholics believe that Mary queen of scots was
Legitimate heir to the English throne as they did not recognise any of Henry’s marriages after Catherine of Aragon and Mary I
List the 5 choices Elizabeth had with regards to Mary queen of Scots
-send her back to Scotland; help her get her throne back
-execute Mary
-acknowledge Mary as the heir to the throne of England
-allow Mary to go to France
-keep Mary in prison in England
When was the rebellion of Northern Earls
1559
Who led the rebellion of Northern Earls
Charles Neville and Thomas Percy
What was the aim of the rebellion of Northern Earls
Dethrone Elizabeth, marry Mary to Thomas Percy’s brother in law Thomas Howard and put her on English throne
What was consequence of the rebellion failing
800 catholic rebels executed and had land confiscated
Give 3 reasons why the rebellion failed and why
Poor planning and leadership - Elizabeth sent troops to stop the march from Durham and 2 leaders fled across the border to Scotland
Lack of foreign support - Phillip II refused to support Mary in the fear she would side with France if queen
Popularity of Elizabeth - English people reluctant to see pope restored
What was a name given to Elizabeth
Servant of wickedness
What did all loyal catholics call for
Called to remove her from the throne
What did catholics have permission to do and why
Permission to plot against Elizabeth, justification for rebellion and foreign intervention
Why did the treason act of 1571 state
Treasonable to declare Elizabeth no lawful queen
Treasonable to introduce or publish papal bull
Catholics who fled abroad could have property confiscated
Who organised the Throckmorton Plot
Francis Throckmorton
When was the Throckmorton plot
1583-84
Who did the plot involve
French catholic army
Spanish
Papal money de mendoza
What was the aim of the Throckmorton Plot
Free Mary from captivity and put her on throne
Who foiled the plot
William Cecil
Walsingham
Who was executed for treason
Duke of guise
Where did Mary queen of Scots move and what was banned
Tutbury castle in Staffordshire
Banned from receiving visitors and all mail checked by secret service
Who was shot by catholics and when
William of orange 1584
Who attempted to assassinate Elizabeth
John Somerville
What was the bond of association
If Elizabeth was assassinated, parliament would ensure that the murderers were punished
King Phillip II gave orders for the construction of what
A large fleet of ships to invade England
