England In 1558 [Challenged abroad]

Question 1

In terms of challenges abroad, why was there a French threat?

Answer 1

France wealthier than England + bigger population.

Question 2

Mary Queen of Scots was married to the heir to the French throne, did this make The French a bigger or smaller threat?

Answer 2

Bigger

Question 3

Why would Mary Queen of Scot’s being married to French heir make The French a bigger threat?

Answer 3

Because Mary had a strong claim to the English throne

Question 4

Since Mary had a strong claim to the English throne, who was likely to rally to her if the French invaded?

Answer 4

Catholics

Question 5

France was allied with what country close to England which made them a “challenge abroad”?

Answer 5

Scotland

Question 6

What was the France + Scotland alliance called?

Answer 6

The Auld alliance

Question 7

The auld alliance was the alliance between which two countries?

Answer 7

Scotland and France

Question 8

What country had previously been at war with France but made peace?

Answer 8

Spain

Question 9

The Auld alliance threatened what country?

Answer 9

England

Question 10

The ruler of Scotland at the time of the Auld alliance, kept what at Scotland(s boarder)? (Which could attack England)

Answer 10

French soldiers

Question 11

How was the bond between France and Scotland further strengthened?

Answer 11

The marriage of Mary Queen of Scots and Francis 2nd

Question 12

France and Spain no longer being at war meant that what resources were no longer stretched thin?

Answer 12

French Military resources

Question 13

Since the French/Spain war was over, French military resources were no longer being used up, making war with who more likely?

Answer 13

England

Question 14

In terms of religion, why would Spain and France unite against England?

Answer 14

France and Spain are both Catholic (and England Protestant

Question 15

What two countries were both catholic and risked uniting against England?

Answer 15

Spain and France

Question 16

Under what treaty had England lost Calais to France?

Answer 16

Treaty of Cateau -Cambrésis

Question 17

Under the treaty of Cateau, what did England loose to France?

Answer 17

Calais

Question 18

What was England’s last remaining territory on France which they then lost?

Answer 18

Calais

Question 20

What was there pressure on Elizabeth to regain, after it was lost to France?

Answer 20

Calais

Question 21

Why did Elizabeth not try to get back Calais?

Answer 21

War with France would be expensive and dangerous

Question 22

Since war is expensive, Elizabeth did not want to risk war due to the crown being in what?

Answer 22

Debt

Question 23

Who could Elizabeth not afford to be at war with?

Answer 23

Spain, France or Scotland

Question 24

What was the most powerful and wealthiest nation in Europe?

Answer 24

Spain

Question 25

How did Elizabeth deal with the abroad challenges?

Answer 25

Try to avoid upsetting the powerful European countries

Question 26

What did Elizabeth sign to avoid war with France specifically, in 1564?

Answer 26

The Peace of Troyes

Question 27

What did The Peace of Troyes recognise? -signed and agreed between France and England

Answer 27

The French claim to Calais

Question 28

Elizabeth was able to deal with the Scottish threat in 1568 by placing who in custody?

Answer 28

Mary Queen of Scots

Question 29

As a way to deal with the Scottish threat, when was Mary Q of S placed in custody?

Answer 29

1568

Question 30

After Mary was imprisoned and France was made peace with ,there was only one significant threat by 1569: ?

Answer 30

Spain