History GCSE
Treason and assassination
What Treason and assassination means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Treason and assassination
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The plots shared key features: aiming to assassinate Elizabeth, crown Mary, Queen of Scots, and restore Catholicism.
Topics that use Treason and assassination
- Option B4: Key topic 2: Challenges to Elizabeth at home and abroad, 1569–88 - 1 Plots and revolts at home (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Espionage and security
- Foreign intervention
- Government control
- Rebellion and treason
- Religious change
- Court politics
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