Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot

Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot

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11th Grade - Vocational training

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The transcript details the Gunpowder Plot, a plan to blow up the English Parliament on November 5th. Key figures like Guy Fawkes and Robert Catesby are introduced, along with their strategies and challenges. The plotters rented an undercroft to store gunpowder, but faced delays due to the plague. Fawkes traveled abroad to gather support, while new conspirators joined for financial backing. Despite internal disagreements, the plan was finalized with Fawkes lighting the fuse. However, an anonymous warning letter led to increased scrutiny, causing panic among the plotters.

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What was the initial reaction of Tressam regarding the plot?

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How did the plotters plan to use Princess Elizabeth in their scheme?

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What did Fawkes discover when he checked the Undercroft?

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