Foreign policy Flashcards
1
Q
What marriage did Somerset try arrange and how was it responded to?
A
- arranged marriage between Edward and Mary Queen of Scots
- Scotland rejected
- Somerset then tried isolating Scotland by agreeing an alliance with France
2
Q
Why did Somerset invade Scotland?
A
Because Henry II of France had already renewed his relationship with Scotland
3
Q
How did Somerset respond to Henry II’s alliance with Scotland?
A
- invaded Scots
- defeated their poorly equipped army at Battle of Pinkie
4
Q
What were the repercussions of the victory at Battle of Pinkie?
A
- Mary Queen of Scots was escorted to France to marry the French dauphin
- cemented Scottish and French alliance
- cost £600,000
