The rebels were disappointed because James refused to give Catholics equal rights. They hope that the gunpowder plot will lead to rebellion, so that James' daughter Elizabeth of Bohemia can become a Catholic head of state. However, the plot of165438+1October 5 died a few hours before the plan.

The plan was planned by Robert Catesby and carried out by blasting expert guy fawkes. Other known conspirators include Thomas Ventura, Robert Ventura, Christopher Wright, Thomas Percy, john grant, Ambrose Rockwood, Robert Case, Sir everard Digby, Francis Sam and Thomas Bates, Gatsby's servant.

Every year, on10.5, 165438, the British celebrate the plot being shattered with a big bonfire night (that is, fireworks night or guy fawkes night). Samhain Eve, which is close to this festival, is also famous.