Relations with France Flashcards
What did Charles hope would happen because of his marriage and what actually happened?
Through Henrietta’s marriage, Charles hoped that Louis XIII would help him against the Hapsburgs. However, influenced under Cardinal Richelieu (Chief minister), he was only able to act in France’s best interests.
When was Louis’ reluctance to help the Protestants shown?
What happened in September 1625 that embarrassed Charles?
- Louis’ reluctance was shown when he wouldn’t join an alliance between the United Provinces (Dutch Republic) and England in September 1625. As a result, Charles gave the King of Denmark £30,000 to develop the Danish army.
- Also, in September 1625, a small number of English ships loaned to France were used by Richelieu to defeat a force of Huguenots. Embarrassed Charles as his attempt to recall the English ships were ignored by the French.
How did Charles and Henrietta’s marriage start off?
Started off badly as Charles and Henrietta would argue a lot
What did France and Spain do?
How did Buckingham react?
What did Charles do in February 1626?
In February 1626, the ‘Treaty of Paris’ was signed which made peace between France and Spain and Buckingham, the scapegoat was furious. He attempted to effect the removal of Richelieu from power. He made contact with disaffected French nobles and planned an uprising supported by the Huguenots This mission needed to be financed, so Charles called February i 1626
