MAry's foreign policy Flashcards
How is MAry’s foreign policy customarily (traditionally) viewed
The most disastrous element in a disastrous reign
What did her marriage to Phillip II of Spain result in
The marriage and the consequent Habsburg alliance provoked such bitter discord in Eng that parliamentary protests, factional strikes, one major rebellion and numerous conspiracies.
Describe role of Eng in the Habsburg-Valois conflict
Eng became new battleground for the conflicy between the Habsburg and Valois kings as French and Spanish ambassadors competed for influence in Marian court. After HAbsburg marriage, French allied with Eng enemies
What was the consequence of the Eng alliance with Spain
Drew Eng into final stage of Italian Wars, which resulted in loss of Calais.
How does the revisionist historian portray Mary’s foreign policy
Even now when Mary’s reign is being painted in a more positive light, traditional picture of failure of her foreign policy has hardly been modified.
What was the religious reasoning behind Mary’s marriage to Phillip II of Spain
Needed to produce a Catholic heir as a means of continuing her religious reformation. Were few candidates: Edward Courtenay, Earl of Devon, and Arduke Phillip (eldest son of Charles V and of Yorkist decent).
How could marriage to Phillip help domestic control
Promise of Imperial troops to supress disorder whenever necessary, leading to greater political stability.
Economic benefit of marrying Phillip II
Maintained commercial ties with the Netherlands.
Describe the 2 faction formed during the negotiation of marriage to Phillip II
One was led by Paget and was in favour of the marriage; the other was led by Gardiner who oppossed it and wanted the queen to marry Courtenay.
When did Mary marry Phillip II of Spain
25 July 1554
