The Stuart era began in 1603 when King James VI of Scotland was crowned King James I of England, an event known as the 'Union of the Crowns'. Just two years later, in 1605, Guy Fawkes was arrested for his involvement in a conspiracy known as the Gunpowder Plot. What was the main objective of the conspirators in the 1605 Gunpowder Plot?
- To assassinate the King and blow up the Houses of ParliamentAnswer
- BTo remove the Stuart family from power and restore the House of Tudor
- CTo assist the 'Roundhead' faction in their war against the 'Cavaliers'
- DTo prevent the legal merger of the English and Scottish parliaments
Answer
The main objective was to assassinate the King and blow up the Houses of Parliament.
The correct answer is correct because the Gunpowder Plot was specifically designed to kill King James I and the members of the government by detonating explosives under the Houses of Parliament during its opening in 1605.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
The Gunpowder Plot was a 1605 Catholic conspiracy to assassinate King James I and destroy Parliament.
Practice More
Review the reasons why King James I was able to inherit the English throne as James VI of Scotland.
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