Foreign Policy

Question 1

What 3 challenges did Elizabeth face from abroad?

Answer 1

The war against France was going badly, England had lost Calais

Scotland was allied to France (Auld Alliance) - England was surrounded by Catholic countries.

France and Spain were both more powerful than England at this point and were both Catholic.

Question 2

Name 3 ways that Elizabeth improved relations with other countries.

Answer 2

1) Ended war with France at Treaty of Caetau Cambresis

2) Spent over £100k on defences

3) Maintained good relations with Spain but refused to marry Philip II