Mid-Tudor Foreign Policy

Question 1

What were Somerset’s foreign policy aims? (3)

Answer 1

1. subdue Scotland
2. Prevent French independence in Scotland
3. Enforce Treaty of Greenwich

Question 2

What were Northumberland’s foreign policy aims? (3)

Answer 2

1. Prevent further dwindling of crown finance by ending garrisoning of Scotland
2. Solve the Boulogne issue in the least painful way
3. Prevent further French interference in Scotland

Question 3

What did Henry II do in 1545?

Answer 3

Send 4000 troops to Scotland

Question 4

What were Mary’s foreign policy aims? (4)

Answer 4

1. build strong Spanish alliance
2. create a Catholic dynasty
3. return to the Catholic fold within Europe
4. develop Navy

Question 5

What were Mary’s foreign policy aims once at war?

Answer 5

1. help Phillip defeat the French
2. prevent French using Scotland as a landing port
3. regain control of Calais

Question 6

When was the Spanish marriage?

Answer 6

1554