Human: Why did Guy Fawkes try to blow up the Houses of Parliament? Assistant: 
The plot was foiled by the king’s guards on November 5th, 1605. The king was told that Guy Fawkes was trying to blow up the Houses of Parliament. The king had Guy Fawkes arrested and tried him for treason. Guy Fawkes was found guilty and sentenced to death. He was hanged, drawn, and quartered on January 30th, 1606.