Foreign policy under Northumberland Flashcards
1
Q
what was his FP aim?
A
-Reduce FP expenditure to stabilise the crowns finances
2
Q
What did he achieve with France + Scotland?
A
-Ended the war by returning Boulogne
-Although this was seen as a humiliating defeat, it improved the crowns financial position.
3
Q
In return for Boulogne, how much did England recieve?
A
£133333 to recover the port
4
Q
Treaty of Boulogne
A
24th March 1550:
-Between France + England
-England were to leave Scotland + there was to be no marriage between Mary + Edward.
5
Q
Treaty of Angers
A
1551:
-Arranged for Edward to marry Henry II’s daughter, Elisabeth of Valois for a dowry of £200000.
6
Q
Was he a success or failure?
A
-He achieved his aim of improving the crowns finances
-No longer a threat of war w/ scotland + france
