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What were the Gunpowder Plotters?
Robert Catesby and the Gunpowder Plotters committed treason attempting to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605. Punishing the plotters The other plotters escaped but government soldiers tracked them down further north. A number of the group were killed and the others returned to London for trial and were executed. The plotters were hanged, drawn and quartered, the punishment for Treason. This severe punishment was designed to send a clear message to others.
How many plotters were there?
In total 13 plotters, including Guy Fawkes, filled the basement under the Houses of Parliament with 36 barrels of gunpowder in order to complete their plan.
How did they stop the plot?
The basement beneath Parliament was searched and Fawkes was arrested and tortured until he revealed the names of his fellow conspirators.
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