Elizabethan Foreign Policy Flashcards
Who was the 1584 Treaty of Joinville signed between?
Spain and the Catholic League, worried Elizabeth as it united Catholic powers in Europe
Who persuaded Elizabeth to invade Scotland, and why?
William Cecil, 1559-60 to support the Lords of the Congregation
What action by Hawkins infuriated the Spanish?
The successful 1596 attack on Cadiz
What was the result of the Treaty of Nonsuch?
1585, English military was sent to Netherlands (5,000 infantry and 1,000 cav)
How did Philip II intend to invade England in 1588?
The Armada fleet (125 ships) would meet with the Duke of Parma in the Netherlands and invade
Which Spanish vessel was captured by Cumberland and Drake in 1592?
Madre de Dois
When were the Spanish expelled from the Northern Netherlands?
1594
Which French Monarch did Eliz support, and how?
Henry IV of Navarre, with 3,600 soldiers and military finance in 1589
Which French Duke did Elizabeth propose marriage to?
Duke of Anjou
How much money did Eliz spend in the Netherlands?
£2,000,000 (!)
Who was ordered back from the Netherlands in disgrace?
Robert Dudley, failed to follow orders.
What happened in France in August 1572?
St Bartholomew’s day massacre of Huguenots, she maintained the Treaty of Blois
What were the 3 main aims of Eliz’s policy in the Netherlands?
To limit Spanish control
To limit French influence
To limit spending
Where did Spain plan on invading England from in 1597?
Ireland - using Tryone’s rebellion
What treaty was Elizabeth forced to sign with France?
1564 Treaty of Troyes, led to the permanent loss of Calais
