Mary- Foreign Policy Flashcards
What Treaty between France and Spain that causes concern for England?
Treaty of Vaucelles
Where was Paul IV from and what did he want?
Paul IV from Naples wanted to fight Habsburgs (Phillipo) over Naples control
When did England declare war on France and after what event?
Declared war 7th June 1557 after Landing of French troops led by Thomas Stafford ( grandson of Buckingham)
How many troops were sent to France in 1557?
After how many days were Thomas Stafford arrested?
7000 troops
Thomas Stafford arrested in 3 days
What success was made with France?
Assist Spanish w/ siege at St Quentin
3k French troops killed 7k captured including the commander Anne de Montmorency
When was the failure of Calais?
January 1558
How did England lose Calais?
Jan 1558 CALIS 2k English troops were not sent winter reinforcements// 27k French took Pale in 3 weeks
Gov raised 7k army and 140 boat fleet but only captured Le Conquet
What attack failed in France 1558?
Attack on Brest Port 1558
Why was the loss of Calais bad?
Humiliating loss
Under England hands 4 centuries and no effort, 2 reclaims.
Useful trade ports and loss of moral. The last territory on mainland France than England controlled
When was the Spanish Marriage Treaty?
1554
When did Charles V abdicate what did this mean for Phillip?
1555/56
Phillip gained control of the Netherlands
How many troops were sent to the Netherlands in Jan 1557?
6k troops sent to the Netherlands in Jan 1557
Who led the Navy improvements?
Phillip
How was the navy improved?
3 increase to 21 naval ships in 55-57
Navy reorganised with a treasurer appointed
Army recruitment increased not via nobility but via JoP- last for 300 years
