What was the plot to kill King James I?
The Gunpowder Plot was conspiracy to kill King James I, as well as the members of the House of Lords and Commons at the re-opening of Parliament
Who else was it designed to kill?
as well as the members of the House of Lords and Commons - The king and his government
Who were the designers?
a group of Catholics - Religious protesters
What were they protesting?
anti-Catholic laws
Who was making the law?
the king - James I was making them
Who was their lead man?
Robert Catesby was the leader
Who was his main helper?
Thomas Wintour - was his main helper
How were they related?
his cousin - they were cousins
How much gun powder did they have in storage?
thirty-six barrels of gunpowder - 36 barrels
What day were they going to light them?
light the fuses on 5th November 1605 - 5/11/1605
Were they able to?
The plot failed - No
Why?
The plot failed because one of the conspirators, Francis Tresham, sent a letter to his relative - A letter detailing the plot was discovered