Northumberland's Foreign Policy

Question 1

Northumberland’s foreign policy with France?

Answer 1

Fr laid siege to Boulogne, leading to talks between Fr and Eng which resulted in the Treaty of Boulogne

Question 2

When and what was the Treaty of Boulogne?

Answer 2

1550

Stated that England would withdraw from Boulogne, selling it back to the French for £133,333

Question 3

Was the Treaty of Boulogne a success?

Answer 3

Although NL did not get as much money as Henry had wanted, it was a pragmatic decision to sell it off. (Eng nobility saw it as a disgrace)

Negotiations did not go to plan - NL had suggested returning Boulogne in return for MQS marriage, but Fr King refused

Eng did not give up claim to Fr as Henri had requested

Defensive alliance between Fr and Eng

Question 4

Why did England have a poor relationship with Scotland when Northumberland assumed power?

Answer 4

Rough Wooing

Question 5

Northumberland’s foreign policy with Scotland?

Answer 5

1551 Treaty of Norham - agreed border would go back to how it was before the Rough Wooing. England gained nothing but this was the most sensible course of action (Eng had no money)

Question 6

Why did relations with CV get worse under Northumberland?

Answer 6

England had signed a defensive alliance with France (T of Boulogne)

Northumberland’s radical Protestantism (and pressuring Mary to conform - however, NL had very little choice in this as Edward was having tantrums in PC meetings because Mary wouldn’t conform)

Question 7

Northumberland’s foreign policy with CV/Neths?

Answer 7

1551 - CV considers invading England

England put an embargo on the sale of cloth to the Netherlands - unsuccessful as it harms both economies, so there were attempts to improve relations by 1552