Topic 5: The Catholic Threat Flashcards
Why did Catholics believe Mary, Queen of Scots was the legitimate heir to the throne?
They didn’t recognise any of Henry’s marriages and children after Henry’s first wife and child, Catherine of Aragon and Mary I.
What were the 5 choices Elizabeth had with regards to Mary?
- Send her back to Scotland.
- Execute her.
- Acknowledge her as the heir to the throne.
- Allow Mary to go to France.
5.Keep her in prison in England.
Who led the Rebellion of Northern Earls (1559) and what was their plan?
Earl of Westmorland and the Earl of Northumberland.
Dethrone Elizabeth, marry Mary to Duke of Norfolk and put her on the throne.
Why did the Rebellion of Northern Earls fail?
800 Catholic rebels were executed.
Elizabeth sent troops to stop the March, so the 2 leaders fled to Scotland.
Lack of foreign support: Phillip II thought Mary would side with France if he supported.
Elizabeth was popular and people were reluctant to see pope restored.
What year was the papal bull published, encouraging the Excommunication of Elizabeth?
1570
What was Elizabeth’s response to the papal bull in 1570?
Treason Act.
Treasonable to declare her an unlawful queen, treasonable to publish papal bull, Catholics who fled abroad could have property confiscated.
Who was involved in the Ridolfi Plot?
Philip II of Spain, Roberto Ridolfi (an Italian merchant and banke) and the Pope.
What was the plan for the Ridolfi Plot and why did it fail?
Spanish army would land and help English catholics to overthrow Elizabeth and Mary would marry the Duke of Norfolk and make England Catholic.
Cecil and Walsingham foiled the plan, Norfolk imprisoned and Ridolfi expelled from the country.
What was the plan for the Throckmorton plot and who led it?
Free Mary from captivity and put her on the throne.
Led by Francis Throckmorton and the Spanish and French.
What happened to Mary after the Throckmorton Plot?
She was put on house arrest, couldn’t receive visitors and all mail checked by secret service.
Who was the leader of the Dutch Protestants?
William of Orange
What was the Bond of Association?
If Elizabeth was assassinated, Parliament would ensure that the murdered were punished.
Who intercepted the ciphered letters during the Babington Plot?
Walsingham and Cecil
When was Mary Queen of Scots executed?
1587
