France

Question 1

I) What did the treaty of Cateau-Cambresis stipulate?

II) When was it signed?

Answer 1

I) Henry II gave up his territorial claim on Italy

II) 1559 `

Question 2

Why was the treaty of Cateau-Cambresis positive for France:
I) Territorially
II) In conflict

Answer 2

I) It allowed France to consolidate their borders and fortify their territory
II) a lot of the French borders were near the low countries. This made Spanish communication difficult between the Netherlands and the crown

Question 3

Why did France sign the treaty of Cateau-Cambresis in 1559?

Answer 3

I) France was beaten by Spain at the battle of St. Quentin in 1557

Question 4

Why is the Battle of St. Quinten historically significant?

Answer 4

Spain had the help of England in the conflict

Question 5

I) What problem did France face starting in the late 1550’s?

II) Why?

Answer 5

I) succession

II) Kings died without heirs

Question 6

What was the order of the French kings?

Answer 6

1) Henry II
2) Francis II
3) Charles IX (Francis’ brother)
4) Henry III

5) Duke of Alencon (Heir to Henry
III, died before Henry III)

6) Henry of Navarre (Protestant. Huge excuse for Phillip to Invade. Converts due to pressure from the Populus + Phillips war)

Question 7

What % of money sent to The Netherlands went towards fighting France?

Answer 7

75%

Question 8

What key event took place in 1593 in the French/Spanish conflict?

Answer 8

Henry IV converted to Catholicism

Question 9

What year did Spain begin their campaign against France?

Answer 9

1593

Question 10

I) What key treaty was signed in 1598?

II) What did it stipulate?

Answer 10

I) The Treaty of Vervins

II) Re-instated the terms of the Treaty of Cateau-Cambresis

Question 11

What year did Phillip declare his 4th bankruptcy?

Answer 11

1596

Question 12

Why was Phillip pre-occupied during the French campaign?

Answer 12

He was still trying to quell the Dutch revolt

Question 13

Why was the French campaign a failure for Phillip?

Answer 13

In the end, the Treaty of Vervins just re-enforced the treaty of Cateau-Cambresis. The campaign ended up simply costing Spain a large amount of money for no gain at all.

Question 14

I) What did the Treaty of Joinville stipulate ?

II) When was it signed?

Answer 14

I) A secret agreement between Phillip II and the French Catholic League to try and stamp out any religion that wasn’t Catholicism
II) 1584

Question 15

When was the Treaty of Vervins signed

Answer 15

1598