James’ Foreign Policy Successes Flashcards
What were the reasons for the success of James’ foreign policies?
- His peace with Spain reduced the impact of war and reduced spending.
- His policy of the Spanish Match could introduce long lasting peace.
- James kept England out of the Thirty Years war through discussion and diplomacy.
What is a foreign policy?
A countries relationship with other countries.
What was the Thirty Years War?
A war between Protestants and Catholics in order to be the dominant religious force.
What was the Spanish Match?
A plan to marry James’ son with the Spanish princess/infanta.
What gave England a sense of threat around 1603?
France, Spain, Ireland and Scotland were all Catholic countries meaning England was encircled.
How could England’s peace with Spain be considered as successful?
It meant England was less likely to be attacked by Catholics.
What is an example of James’ role as a mediator?
When he married his daughter to Fredrick of the Palatinate who was a leading German Protestant Prince.
Why did he marry his daughter to Fredrick?
To make an alliance in order to counter an arranged marriage between Louis, the French Dauphin, and Maria-Theresa of Spain.
What was James’ dilemma during the Thirty Years War?
The English Populate wanted to get Palatinate back for Elizabeth and Fredrick which James believed could be achieved through a catholic marriage. However, MP’s were not prepared to grant him money for this.
Why did Parliament not want to grant him money for the marriage?
They wanted to start a naval war with Spain instead.
What was James’ foreign policy with Spain?
Peace in 1604 which was heavily opposed by parliament and populace.
What was James’ foreign policy with France?
Attempted alliance with King Henry IV of France.
What was James’ foreign policy about The Palatinate (Thirty Years War)?
Non-intervention and negotiating a settlement.
What was his foreign policies with Sweden and Denmark?
Bringing an end to their dispute - peace.
What did James style himself as?
‘Rex Pacificus’
