Important Plots

• What event is referred to as the St Bartholomew's Day Massacre?

  Mass killing of Protestants in France
• Why were the French Protestants worried during the St Bartholomew's Day Massacre?

  They feared invasion and persecution
• How were Catholics treated at the beginning of Elizabeth's reign?

  They were feared and faced recusancy fines
• What were recusancy fines?

  Fines for Catholics not attending Protestant services
• What did many Catholics fear during Elizabeth's reign?

  Protestant retribution for past persecutions
• What was the purpose of the Papal Bull issued by Pope Pius V?

  To excommunicate Elizabeth and incite rebellion
• What was the intended timing of the Papal Bull's issuance?

  To coincide with the Northern Rebellion of 1569
• What was the impact of the Papal Bull on Catholics in England?

  It inspired rebellions against Elizabeth's rule
• What law was enacted in 1581 regarding Catholic Mass?

  Attending Catholic Mass was made treason
• What changes were made to fines for Catholics in 1581?

  Greater fines were introduced for non-attendance
• What was made treason in 1585 regarding Catholic priests?

  Having a Catholic Priest in your home
• What restriction was placed on Catholics in 1585 regarding travel?

  Catholics could not travel more than 5 miles
• Who led the Northern Rebellion of 1569?

  It was led by Catholic nobles
• What was the goal of the Ridolfi Plot in 1571?

  To murder Elizabeth and place Mary on the throne
• Who led the Babington Plot in 1586?

  Sir Francis Throckmorton
• What was the outcome of the Ridolfi Plot?

  It was exposed and led to executions
• What was the main objective of the Babington Plot?

  To assassinate Elizabeth and replace her with Mary
• What was the consequence of the Babington Plot's discovery?

  Throckmorton was executed and Mary was guarded
• What do all the plots against Elizabeth have in common?

  • Aim to overthrow Elizabeth
  • Involve Mary, Queen of Scots
• How effectively did Elizabeth deal with the threats posed by these plots?

  • She effectively ended the threats
  • Executed key conspirators
  • Strengthened her rule through decisive actions
• What were the consequences of the plots for Elizabeth's rule?

  • Demonstrated her ability to handle threats
  • Led to stricter laws against Catholics
  • Increased her authority and control