Titus Oates and the Popish Plot

The Popish Plot was a fabricated conspiracy by Titus Oates and Israel Tong, claiming a Catholic plot to kill King Charles II. Despite being false, it fueled anti-Catholic sentiment and led to the execution of many innocent men. The plot's spread was aided by existing fears of Catholicism and political manipulation. It resulted in treason trials and executions, and had lasting political impacts, including the formation of the Whig and Tory parties. Oates was eventually convicted of perjury, and the hysteria subsided.

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