Plot

Definition

A secret plan by a group to carry out an action such as overthrowing or assassinating a ruler.

Used by Edexcel

Paper 2

The following years brought secret plots rather than another successful attempt to change the monarchy through open rebellion.
Revise: Plots and Revolts

1
Keep each plot’s date, organiser and plan together: Norfolk’s proposed marriage to Mary belongs to Ridolfi, not Throckmorton or Babington.

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GCSE History · key term

A secret plan by a group to carry out an action such as overthrowing or assassinating a ruler.

Used by Edexcel

Paper 2

The following years brought secret plots rather than another successful attempt to change the monarchy through open rebellion.
Revise: Plots and Revolts

1
Keep each plot’s date, organiser and plan together: Norfolk’s proposed marriage to Mary belongs to Ridolfi, not Throckmorton or Babington.

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