the Babington Plot

The Babington Plot was a 1586 conspiracy to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I of England and replace her with Mary, Queen of Scots. The plot involved Catholic conspirators and was led by Anthony Babington. They sought to overthrow the Protestant Elizabeth, believing a Catholic monarch would receive support from Spain. However, the plot was uncovered by government spies, leading to Babington and several others being arrested and executed. This incident heightened tensions between Catholics and Protestants and resulted in stricter measures against Catholics in England. It ultimately reinforced Elizabeth's hold on the throne.