babington plot

• What was the Babington plot about?

  To murder Elizabeth and install Mary
• Who wrote to Mary about the Babington plot?

  Anthony Babington
• What did Walsingham do with Babington's letters?

  Intercepted and read them
• What was the outcome for Mary after the Babington plot?

  She was executed for her involvement
• What was the outcome of the Babington Plot?

  Mary was executed due to her involvement
• What was the Babington Plot's main goal?

  To murder Elizabeth and place Mary on the throne
• What was the outcome of the Babington Plot?

  Babington was executed, Mary was executed
• What were the overall consequences of the plots against Elizabeth?

  • Increased surveillance and imprisonment of Catholics
  • Heightened tensions with Spain and France
  • Strengthened Elizabeth's resolve against Catholic threats