The Gunpowder Plot and James I
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This worksheet provides a reading comprehension activity about the Gunpowder Plot, focusing on King James I's perspective and reactions. It aims to develop understanding of the events, causes, and consequences of the plot within the context of early 17th-century England.
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The Gunpowder Plot and James I
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The Gunpowder Plot and King James I
Source A: A Letter from King James I
'The treachery of the Gunpowder Plot shocked the kingdom and threatened the stability of my reign. I have taken stern measures to ensure such a conspiracy cannot happen again. The plot was a heinous act against the crown and the church.' Provenance: Letter written by King James I, November 1605, shortly after the discovery of the plot.
Source B: Excerpt from a Contemporary Historian
'The Gunpowder Plot was driven by a group of Catholic conspirators who felt oppressed under James I's rule. Their aim was to assassinate the king and restore Catholic dominance in England.' Provenance: Historian John Smith, writing in 1620.
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- 1/1/2026
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