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The gunpowder plot was discovered when a member of Guy Fawkes' gang wrote a letter to one of his friends that was going to be in parliament on the day of the plot, telling him to stay away from there and why. The friend showed the letter to parliament, and they then sent guards to search the houses. In one of the cellars they found Guy Fawkes, ready to light the fuse.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe Gun Powder Plot of 1605 revealed an explosive controversy between the Catholic citizens of England and King James. This conspiracy was the third of four attempts at harming the King, who was a supporter of the Calvinist faith. The motive behind this plot was revenge for the penal laws, which were measurements against priests and recusants. In 1604, a peace treaty between England and Spain ended the hopes of foreign intervention on behalf of other Catholics.
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Robert Catesby masterminded the plot to kill King James and establish a more Catholic friendly government. After bringing in additional aid for the conspiracy he rented an adjoining cellar which ran immediately below the House of Lords within the Parliament House. The cellar was filled with barrels of gunpowder and iron bars, all of which was concealed by lumber. Guy Fawkes was chosen to ignite it during the opening night of the House of Lords. In the blast it was assumed that both the King and his two sons would be killed, which would allow Princess Elizabeth to inherit the throne. However, as the time came to enact the plan, Lord Monteagle and Lord Salisbury became concerned about their Catholic friends in the House of Lords.
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So on October 26 1605, they sent a letter to Cecil, one of King James advisors anonymously warning him of the scheme. This resulted in the termination of the plans and the scattering of many of the conspirators; however Guy Fawkes was not warned. So on November 5 he showed up at the cellar, torch in hand, only to be arrested by the King's agents. After his arrest, Guy Fawkes was tortured for information regarding the other conspirators.
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Fraser, Antonia. King James. (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1975. pp 70, 105-110).
"Guy Fawkes." Dictionary of National Biography, Vol. VI. (London: Oxford University Press, 1950). pp 1130-1132.
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∙ 13y agoHistorians found out about the Gunpowder plot by evidence, using Artifacts, Written Records.
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∙ 11y agoIt was discovered when an anonymous letter was sent by one of the conspirators, Francis Tresham, warning his friend and brother-in-law, Lord Monteagle of the plan.
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Where were the barrels of gunpowder stored during the gunpowder plot?
The gunpowder was stored in places like the Tower of London.
Where did the gunpowder plot take place?
In the UK
What is another name for gunpowder as used in the guy Fawkes plot?
i think it is just gunpowder but not sure
Who was the king at the time of gunpowder plot?
James the 1st .
What other plots were there than The Gunpowder Plot?
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What is the Gunpowder Plot of 1605?
The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 is also referred to as the Gunpowder Treason Plot. This plot was a plot to blow up James the First. One can learn more specifics about this plot on the History website.
Where was the gunpowder hidden?
In the Gunpowder Plot, the gunpowder was located underneath the House of Lords. Everyone that participated in the plot was sentenced to death.
What is being hidden in the gunpowder plot?
The gunpowder was being hidden in the gunpowder plot. It was hidden in a cellar under the house of parliament.
When was John Grant - Gunpowder Plot - born?
John Grant - Gunpowder Plot - was born in 1570.
When did John Grant - Gunpowder Plot - die?
John Grant - Gunpowder Plot - died on 1606-01-30.
How many tons of gunpowder were used in the gunpowder plot?
there were 36 barrels.
Was the gunpowder plot a government plot?
No. It was an anarchist and his fellow plotters.
Where is the gunpowder plot?
England, 1605. November the 5th: The Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London. And the gunpowder plot was an event not a place.
What town did the Gunpowder Plot take place?
The Gunpowder Plot was a (failed) plot to kill the King and members of parliament by blowing up The Houses of Parliament in London.
Where were the barrels of gunpowder stored during the gunpowder plot?
The gunpowder was stored in places like the Tower of London.
How important was Guy Fawkes to the gunpowder plot?
Guy Fawkes was very important in the gunpowder plot because he was the person who came up with the plan.
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