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THE GUNPOWDER PLOT - TIMELINE OF THE EVENTS - Coggle Diagram
THE GUNPOWDER PLOT -
TIMELINE OF THE EVENTS
EARLY 1600S
King James I ruled England
Catholics were unhappy because they were persecuted
a group of plotters decided to organise a rebellion
OCTOBER 26, 1605
an anonymous letter to Lord Monteagle
it informed him about the plot
A FEW DAYS BEFORE NOV 5, 1605
they transported 36 barrels of gunpowder to the Parliament
The plotters rented a house near Parliament
THE NIGHT OF NOV, 4, 1605
Guy Fawkes hid in a vault under the Parliament
He was caught by British guards and arrested
NOV. 5, 1605
State Opening of Parliament
supposed date of the explosion
the plotters escaped
Guy Fawkes was tortured
AFTER NOV. 5, 1605
conspirators were caught and sentenced to death
Guy Fawkes killed himself before being executed
Nowadays, this date is celebrated with bonfires and fireworks