The Throckmorton plot was a threat to Queen Elizabeth because it conspired to overthrow Queen Elizabeth I and bring Queen Mary of Scots to the throne.
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For the fulfillment of the intention of re-establishing Roman Catholicism, it was necessary for the radical English Roman Catholics to take down Queen Elizabeth I and crown Queen Mary of Scots as the queen of England.
This conspiracy was revealed after a few suspicious attempts made for the said cause and the main conspirator, Francis Throckmorton was punished for it.
