Foreign Policy- General Flashcards
What was there a fear of throughout the 1530s?
Catholic crusade
What happened in December 1538?
Pope sent Reginald Pope to persuade Francis and Charles to lead a Catholic crusade
When did the pope send Reginald bray to convince Francis and Charles to lead a Catholic crusade?
December 1538
Who did the pope send to Francis and Charles to persuade them of a Catholic crusade?
Reginald bray
Why did the attempt at a Catholic crusade fail?
Charles and Francis believed that the elimination of Henry would only benefit the other
What happened at the start of 1539
France and Spain record the London ambassadors
When did France and Spain recall their London ambassadors?
Start of 1539
What was the problem with France and Spain calling back their ambassadors?
Threat of a Catholic crusade
How did England respond to the catholic crusade threat?
Most thorough survey of costal defences since Edward I’d reign and a national network of fortification was built
How much did the fortifications cost
£367,477
What drove Henry to marry Anne of Cleves?
Fear of Catholic crusade To form an an alliance with the Lutheran Germany
What was the Protestant league?
League of Schmalkalden
What was the league of Schmalkalden?
League of catholic nations, mainly Germany
How was the crusade impossible?
War between the Habsburgs (HRE) and Valois (France)
What was the impact of the war between the Valois and Habsburgs?
Made crusades impossible