Elizabeth I

Question 1

What prevented conflict between England and Spain in Elizabeth’s reign?

Answer 1

-France - Liz fears Franco-Spanish Catholic alliance against her
-Netherlands - Liz reluctant to support Protestant rebels + Liz only wanted semi-autonomy for rebels anyway
-Fear of Catholic uprising in England
-Elizabeth = cautious, e.g. with Mary QofS
Philip opposed to Liz’s excommunication

Question 2

What was bad about relations with Spain in Elizabeth’s reign when it came to France?

Answer 2

Liz: supported Protestants in France in 1562+72
Philip: 1584 Treaty of Joinville (Catholic alliance!!!)

Question 3

What was bad about relations with Spain in Elizabeth’s reign when it came to the Netherlands?

Answer 3

1567 - rebels flee to England
1568 - Spanish ships seized in England
1576 - Liz supports rebels with funds and mercenaries
1585 - Treaty of Nonesuch - England formally supported Protestant rebels

Question 4

What was bad about relations with Spain in Elizabeth’s reign in general (i.e. not related to France or Netherlands)?

Answer 4

Policy of Harassment - Spanish ships attacked by pirates sort of supported by Liz
Philip was known as a Catholic champion - disapproved of religious settlement in England
Liz backed Philip’s rival for Portuguese throne
Jesuits + Seminary Priests deployed

Question 5

List the Catholic plots + rebellions against Elizabeth

Answer 5

Plots and Rebellions - Northern Rebellion, Ridolfi, Throcknorton, Babington, etc