Spain supported Catholic plots There was evidence of Spanish support for plots to restore Catholicism to England, particularly involving getting Mary, Queen of Scots on the throne and Elizabeth off.

Born into royal turmoil, Elizabeth I faced betrayal, imprisonment, and religious conflict before becoming one of England’s greatest monarchs. From rebuilding the Church of England to defeating the ...

In 1553, Elizabeth's older half-sister Mary became queen. Mary was determined to ... launched a great fleet of ships, known as the Spanish Armada, to try and overthrow Elizabeth and restore ...