Edward VI: Foreign Policy Flashcards
who was Charles V?
King of Spain and Emperor of HRE
who was Henry II?
King of France
Why did Charles V matter to England?
- fear of invasion to restore catholicism
- anglo-imperial treaty in 1549 showed support against France and Scotland
- His territories in the Netherlands where a very important trade partner.
Why did England matter to Charles V?
- Charles concerned about his cousin mary
- disturbed by protestantism
- could be a useful alliance against France
Why did Henry II matter?
- Desire for revenge against Charles to due imprisionment during childhood
- manipulation of Auld Alliance despite Edwards betrothal to Mary Queen of Scots
- Alliance with the German princes
What policy did Somerset introduce?
garrisoning in scotland
Which battle did Somerset win in 1547?
Battle of Pinkie with Scotland
How did Henry II interfere with policies in Scotland?
in 1548 sent troops to leith to support Scotland and removs Mary Queen of Scots o marry the Dauphin instead of Edward
How does Somerset deal with Scotland?
Sends more troops to stop the harrassing of garrisons despite uprising in the south but this was abandoned when the troops where diverted south
What does Northumberland stop?
Garrisoning in Scotland
Northumberlands actions in Boulogne:
Boulogne attacked in 1549 by the French so Northumberland tries to sell it back to the french but fails. In March 1550 the Treaty of Boulogne is signed and it is handed back to the French
