Mary I - Relations with foreign powers - RG1 Flashcards
What were Mary’s two main initial aims regarding relations with foreign powers?
- To restore England to papal supremacy
- To marry Phillip, the heir to the
Spanish throne
What could Mary not have anticipated regarding her foreign policy aims?
She could not have anticipated the extent to which her foreign policy aims would come into conflict.
When was the fiercely anti-Spanish Pope Paul IV elected?
1555
Why was effectively being at war with the Papacy difficult for Mary?
She was a devout Catholic.
When did England declare war on France?
1557
Why did England declare war on France?
French troops landed at Scarborough. They were led by Thomas Stafford, grandson of the Duke of Buckihngham who was executed in 1521.
Why were many members of the nobility enthusiastic about the prospect of war?
For some members of the nobility who had previous ties to Edward, it was an opportunity to regain some credit with the Crown.
When did England lose Calais?
January 1558
Why was the loss of Calais a humiliating defeat?
It had been in English hands for centuries.
Was any attempt made to recapture Calais?
No attempt was made to recapture the town and a full-scale attack on the port Brest in the summer of 1558 failed dismally.
