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The Gunpowder Plot

The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 was a failed assassination attempt on King James I. It was so named due to the 36 barrels of gunpowder that were intended to blow up Parliament.

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Why do people mix gunpowder and cocaine?

Other than it burning more than coke usually would and making it a different color? Nothing at all.right.

What are the characteristics of Plotters?

Prints large graphic drawings and also mechanically moves a pen over a large sheet of paper

How were the gunpowder plotters punished?

They were executed, specifically by being hung, drawn and quartered.

That is as horrible as it sounds.

What is the true story of the gunpowder plot?

Guy Fawkes led a revolt against the British government, ultimately failing in his plan to blow up Parliament.

How was the Gunpowder Plot foiled?

when a anonymous letter was sent to catholic member of parliament Lord Monteagle warning him to stay home on November 5Th.

Why did the gunpowder plot not succeed?

Guido Fawlkes was found the night before checking the gunpowder

Who betrayed the gunpowder plotters?

Francis Tresham, because he feared that his friend and brother-in-law, Lord Monteagle, was likely to die in the resulting explosion.

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 did gunpowder do?

Gunpowder was used in many things such as civil war and modern guns and was also used in ancient china for many celebrations such as new years. gun powder is an explosive powder made of carbon, saltpeter, and sulphur.

What were the consequences of the gunpowder plot?

Short term:

- Jesuits blamed for the plot

- King became more popular

- Laws regarding Roman Catholics and Puritans (extreme Protestants) increased

Medium term:

- Those who spoke out had their ears chopped off

- Puritans (extreme Protestants) wanted to find the freedom to worship in their own way - went on two boats to the USA (Pilgrim Fathers 1621)

Long term:

- Roman Catholics generally blamed for things that went wrong in England: e.g. Great Fire of London, Popish Plot of 1678

- Roman Catholics not allowed to vote or be a lawyer until 1829

Who told the authorities about the gunpowder plot?

The gunpowder plot was betrayed in an unsigned letter sent to William Parker, the fourth Baron Monteagle. The writer of the letter is not known.

Was gunpowder a good or bad?

Gunpowder is bad because it could exert considerable damage to an enemy soldier and could to collateral damage to anyone who is by you because gunpowder quickly explodes into flames in an instant second causing sparks and insanity everywhere. Gunpowder explosives can go very far, up to 300 feet far from where your standing and almost 100 feet high. (Now that's high!!!) and there are a lot of other answer's, but that's all I know if you want more than you may look somewhere else but, I just gave you some of the important answer's.

The rest of remember remember the fifth of November?

Here you go: "Remember, remember the Fifth of November, The Gunpowder Treason and Plot, I know of no reason Why Gunpowder Treason Should ever be forgot "

Why was gunpowder given it's name?

It's an explosive powder used in guns, cannons, and rifles. Hence the name gunpowder.

Why is the Gunpowder Plot important?

The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 is significant as it was a failed conspiracy by a group of English Catholics, including Guy Fawkes, to assassinate King James I and blow up the Houses of Parliament. This event underscored the deep religious and political tensions in England, as it aimed to end Protestant rule and restore Catholic leadership. Its failure led to increased persecution of Catholics and the establishment of November 5th as a day of remembrance, highlighting the enduring legacy of the plot in British history.

Where can you find plotters?

you find them in workplaces but very few sometimes in graphic design studios too

Who was part of the gunpowder plot?

There were 13:

Robert Catesby, Robert Keyes, Ambrose Rookwood, Thomas Wintour, Sir Everard Digby, Thomas Percy, Francis Tresham and Thomas Bates

Did Cecil plan the gunpowder plot?

Cecil did not plan the gun powder plot because The King's excessive kindness has ended in this, that Catholic priests go openly about thecountry saying Mass. This gives great offence to others. We cannot hope for goodgovernment while we have a large number of people who obey foreign rulers as theCatholics do. The priests preach that Catholics must kill the King to help their religion.so he didnt plan it the protestant minister planned the gun powder plot to make catholics look bad.
Nada Hassan