3) England's Relationship in the Context of Europe in 1558 Flashcards
What were 2 key factors that influenced Tudor foreign policy?
- Protecting the cloth trade between England and the Netherlands.
- Ensuring the safety of the Northern borders in England, as Scotland was friendly with France who was England’s traditional enemy.
What belief was Elizabeth very aware of?
Elizabeth was very aware of the belief that each ruler had been chosen by God to rule, and that every rebellion no matter what the reason was a sin against God.
Despite the Privy Council advising her to, why didn’t Elizabeth want to support the Protestant rebellions?
Elizabeth didn’t want to support the Protestant Rebellions as they were rebellions against monarchs, who she believed to have been chosen by God and she wasn’t a radical enough Protestant to support the rebellions to such an extent.
All in all, where did Philip II rule?
Spain, the Netherlands, Franche-Compte, areas in Italy and extensive lands in America.
What was important to Philip II, and what was a threat to this?
Keeping communication lines between Spain and the Netherlands open was important to Philip, and France’s rulership over Scotland/England was a threat to this.
After 50 years of fighting between France and Spain, what happened ion 1559?
After 50 years of fighting, Spain and France signed the Cateau-Cambresis agreement in 1559.
What had England traditionally relied upon?
England had traditionally relied upon the rivalry between France and Spain to keep its independence.
Why was the peace between Spain and France a threat?
The peace was a threat as if they united in a common cause against England, to restore Catholicism for example, then England’s independence was under extreme threat.
Why was France the traditional enemy of England?
Due to their close geographical location and their traditional friendship with Scotland.
Who did France support?
France supported Mary Stuart and her claim to the English throne because of her French blood and her marriage to the Dauphin.
What had there been an increase of in France?
In France, there had been an increase in Protestantism, namely the Huguenots.
