The Spanish Marriage Flashcards
1
Q
Who were the two choices?
A
- Edwards Courtenay (Earl of Devon, supported by Gardiner)
- Philip II (Supported by Paget)
2
Q
List the pros and cons of Philip II
A
Pros Politically experienced He as an empire Trading partners Cons Spanish Becoming a colony of Spain Getting tied up in Spanish wars
3
Q
List the pros and cons of Edward
A
Pros Popular Royal roots He is English Catholic Cons Bad reputation Immature Naive to politics