Elizabeth I: Foreign Policy Flashcards
Who was the 1584 Treaty of Joinville signed between and why did this worry Elizabeth?
Spain and the Catholic League. It united Catholic powers in Europe
Who persuaded Elizabeth to invade Scotland to support the Lords of the Congregation in 1559-60?
William Cecil
What action by Hawkins in 1596 infuriated the Spanish?
The successful attack on Cadiz
What was the result of the Treaty of Nonsuch in 1585?
English military was sent to the Netherlands (5,000 soldiers and 1000 cavalry)
How did Philip II intend to invade England in 1588?
The Armada fleet (125 ships) would meet up with Parma’s forces from the Netherlands and invade
How much money did Elizabeth spend fighting the Spanish in the Netherlands?
£2,000,000
Which French Duke did Elizabeth propose marriage to?
Anjou
Which French monarch did Elizabeth support with military finance and 3,600 soldiers from 1589?
Henry IV of Navarre
When were the Spanish expelled from the Northern Netherlands?
1594
Which Spanish vessel was captured by the 3rd Earl of Cumberland and Drake in 1592?
Madré de Dios
Who was ordered back from the Netherlands in disgrace after failing to follow orders?
Earl of Leicester (Robert Dudley)
What happened in France in August 1572, and how did Elizabeth react?
St Bartholomew’s Day massacre of Huguenots. Maintained the Treaty of Blois
What were the 3 main aims of Elizabeth’s policy in the Netherlands?
To limit Spanish control
To limit French influence
To limit spending
From which territory did Spain plan to mount an attack on England in 1597?
Ireland
What Treaty was Elizabeth forced to sign with France in 1564 and what did she lose?
Treaty of Troyes. Calais
