History - Elizabethans

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When was E1 crowded?
1558
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Why was Elizabeth a 'bad queen?'
She wasn't legitimate, women were bad leaders.
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What was the Ridolffi plot?
In 1571 to assassinate EI of England and replace her with MQS. The plot was hatched and planned by Ridolfi, an international banker who was able to travel between Brussels, Rome and Madrid to get support+info.
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What was the Throckmorton plot?
In 1583, by English Roman Catholics to organise an invasion of England by the Duke of Guise in order to kill EI of England and replace her with her cousin, MQS.
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What was the Babington plot?
The long-term goal of the plot was the invasion of England by the Spanish forces of King Philip II and the Catholic League in France, leading to the restoration of the old religion
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When did MQS die?
Feburary 8th 1587
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Why was Elizabeth a 'bad queen?'

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What was the Throckmorton plot?

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What was the Babington plot?

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