James 1 : Foreign Policy

Question 1

What act led to the ending of the Spanish war when James came into power ?

Answer 1

The Treaty of London

Question 2

Who was Frederick, Elector Palatine ?

Answer 2

The Prince of a Rhineland province in the Holy Roman Empire and the wife of James’ daughter Elizabeth

Question 3

What did the Habsburgs advise James to do regarding the Spanish match ?

Answer 3

Not to summon Parliament and to instead act on his Prerogative

Question 4

What was the Battle of White Mountain ?

Answer 4

After Frederick took the Bohemian throne he was immediately opposed by Ferdinand who destroyed the Bohemian army in 1620 and caused Frederick and Elizabeth to flee.

Question 5

How did the battle of White Mountain effect England ?

Answer 5

James had to be seen to aiding Frederick restore his power but he only wanted to see Frederick back in the throne of the Palatinate not Bohemia.

Question 6

How did James’ goals for FP differ from those of Parliament ?

Answer 6

J - Spanish marriage
P - Help to Frederick and Protestants
J - French marriage 
P - Protestant marriage for Charles
J - Manfields expedition
P - Sea war against Spain