Mary Foreign Policy Flashcards
1
Q
What happened overall during Mary I?
A
Engaged in new wars - destroyed peace.
Economic ????
Set up Elizabeth for failure.
2
Q
What was the underpinning cause of the failure?
A
Her marraige to Charles V. Couldnt stay neutral in franco-spanish conflict.
Had potential if they had an heir but annoyed charles as it was for nothing. (Armarda)
3
Q
Why was it a failure??
A
No heir produced.
Paul IV was elected in 1555 and pushed anti-spanish hate. Meant Mary was essenstially at war with the papacy.
In 1554 Charles took control of the netherlands. Then he passed control to Phillip in 1556
4
Q
What started the war?
A
1557 Scarborough Raid
Would have happened eventually due to allience with Spain.
