History - Crime and Punishment - Early Modern - Gunpowder Plot

1500-1700:

Gunpowder Plot

Background:

• James I became King and Catholics hoped for more religious freedom
• Many members of his council were anti-Catholic and wanted a single religion
• 1604: James announces his 'utter detestaion' for Catholics
• Laws againsted them were tightened and enforced more harshly
• Most had no choice but to accept

Plot:

• 1. Robert Catesby…