Cause and Consequence of the Gunpowder Plot
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A worksheet exploring the causes and consequences of the Gunpowder Plot during the reign of James I, designed to develop understanding of the historical significance and context.
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Cause and Consequence of the Gunpowder Plot
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Introduction to the Gunpowder Plot
The Gunpowder Plot was a failed conspiracy in 1605, aimed at assassinating King James I and blowing up the Houses of Parliament. It was carried out by a group of English Catholics who wanted to end Protestant rule and restore Catholicism. The plot was discovered before it could be executed, leading to harsh consequences for Catholics in England.
Source A: A contemporary account of the Gunpowder Plot
'The conspirators planned to ignite barrels of gunpowder beneath the House of Lords, hoping to kill the King and his ministers. The plot was uncovered on the night of 4th November 1605.' Provenance: Official government report, 1605.
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