In this essay, I am going to discuss all the details and information about Guy Fawkes and his Gunpowder Plot. Also, I will be explaining all about James 1 becoming King of England and some of the problems he had caused. In my second paragraph I will give a detailed account of the gunpowder Plot as we know it- in other words, that Guy Fawkes was responsible. In my third paragraph, I will provide evidence that supports the traditional veiw explain the details of the traditional view. In my fourth paragraph, I will explain that the traditional view has been challenged as new evidence which has been discovered. I will provide examples of this new evidence in my writing and also suggest reasons why; this evidence was concealed at the time. As well as this, I will explain if it might or might not be reliable. Furthermore, in my conclusion, I will write a detailed paragraph giving my opinion, based on the evidence about whether or not the Gunpowder Plotters were innocent or guilty. To find all of my information, I am going to use a number of recourses. The best way In my opinion to find my information is to use textbooks. This is because I know that the information that is given to me is correct. Also, internet research was another I found quite useful. This is because there is a number of different websites to use and the information can be very helpful. However, some information can be incorrect, so you have to watch out for that. Finally, general books from the library are very handy for other interesting details you may need to find. I am now going to discuss about the background information and the details about James 1 and how he became king of England. James was born at Edinburgh Castle on 19 June 1566 to Mary Queen of Scots and her second husband, Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley. James mother, Mary Queen of Scots, fled from Scotland to England. This was all because she was accused of the death of her husband. All of this started in 1567,...