Throckmorton and babbington plot

• Who organized the plots against Elizabeth?

  The French Duke and mary queen of scots
• What was the aim of the throckmorten plot?

  To invade England and overthrow Elizabeth
• Who approved the revolt against Elizabeth?

  The pope and King of Spain
• Why did the plot fail?

  The conspiracy letters were found by spies
• When was the Babington Plot?

  1586
• What was the aim of the Babington Plot?

  To kill Elizabeth and replace her with Mary
• Who wrote letters to Mary informing her of the conspiracy?

  Anthony Babington
• Who intercepted the letters sent to Mary?

  Sir Francis Walsingham
• What was the outcome for the Babington Plotters?

  Sentenced to death
• Why did this plot lead to the execution of Mary?

  Mary was perceived as a threat