12b. GCSE Elizabeth I: The Throckmorton Plot 1583

Front

Order the plots against Elizabeth: Revolt of the Northern Earls, Ridolfi, Throckmorton, Babington

Back

Revolt of the Northern Earls, Ridolfi, Throckmorton, Babington

Answer explanation

All plots featured the killing of Elizabeth and replacing her with Mary, Queen of Scots.

Front

Which foreign king promised to provide money to help with the Throckmorton Plot?

Back

Philip II

Front

As well as Philip II, which other leading religious figure knew about and supported the Throckmorton Plot?

Back

The Pope

Front

Francis Throckmorton was a young English Catholic. What was his role in the plot?

Back

To communicate plans about the plot to Mary in prison.

Front

Who was Elizabeth's new Secretary of State at this time who discovered the letters between Mary and Throckmorton?

Back

Francis Walsingham

Answer explanation

Remember, he was known as the Spy Master General

Front

What happened to Throckmorton after his arrest in November 1583?

Back

He was tortured, imprisoned, and executed.

Front

Part of the Throckmorton Plot involved Mary's cousin, the Duke of Guise coming to England to free Mary. Which country was he from and therefore, which country did this prove also supported the plot?

Back

France

Answer explanation

So both France and Spain supported the plot.

Front

Was the Throckmorton Plot a success or a failure?

Back

Failure

Front

As a consequence of the plot's failure, Elizabeth became even more strict with the way she treated Catholics. What did many important Catholics do?

Back

Fled (ran away) from England as they feared being punished.

Front

How many Catholics were imprisoned or kept watch over by Elizabeth's government?

Back

11,000

Answer explanation

This proved how much the Catholics were now seen as a threat to Elizabeth.