Edward IV - Succession and Foreign Policy Flashcards
Who were the main candidates in Henry VIII’s line of succession?
Mary Tudor, Elizabeth Tudor, Jane Grey
These candidates had differing religious affiliations and political implications for succession.
What were Northumberland’s concerns regarding the succession in February 1553?
Edward became ill and reports indicated he was dying
Northumberland feared the ascension of Mary, a Catholic, to the throne.
What was Mary Tudor’s religious affiliation?
Catholic
Her Catholicism was a significant concern for Northumberland.
What was Elizabeth Tudor’s religious stance?
Moderate Protestant
She was seen as a less threatening option compared to Mary.
What was Jane Grey’s relationship to Northumberland?
She was married to Guildford Dudley, Northumberland’s son
Jane was also a candidate for succession.
What was ‘The Devyse’?
A proposal to exclude Mary and Elizabeth from the succession
It suggested Lady Jane Grey as the heir.
What happened to the Devyse after Edward died?
It became illegal
Edward died before the parliament could meet to validate the succession plan.
How did Somerset approach foreign policy regarding Scotland?
Aggressive military actions and plans for marriage alliances
His strategy included battlefield victories and fortifications.
What was the outcome of the Battle of Pinkie?
English victory
This battle was part of Somerset’s military efforts against Scotland.
What was one of Somerset’s major failings in foreign policy?
Not enough money and failure to capture key Scottish castles
This contributed to his eventual ousting.
What was Northumberland’s approach to foreign policy?
Ended wars with Scotland and France to stabilize finances
He focused on peace and financial recovery.
What financial impact did the wars have under Somerset’s leadership?
Cost £2.1 million
The financial burden was significant and contributed to his downfall.
Fill in the blank: Northumberland returned Boulogne to the French for _______.
£133,333
This action was part of his strategy to recover finances.
True or False: Northumberland successfully secured a marriage alliance for England.
False
Despite his efforts, he failed to secure a beneficial marriage.
What was a significant consequence of Somerset’s foreign policy decisions?
The threat of a French invasion of southern England
This was a major factor in his loss of power.
What was the relationship between Mary, Queen of Scots, and Francis?
Mary was taken to France to marry Francis, the Dauphin
This marriage was a strategic alliance for France.
