Popish Plot

Fictitious conspiracy causing anti-Catholic hysteria affecting England

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See Also

English Reformation

16th-century separation of the Church of England from the Catholic Church

Nationalism

Political ideology that promotes the interests of a nation

Spanish Inquisition

System of tribunals enforcing Catholic doctrine