Wolsey Foreign Policy Aims

Question 1

Countries involved

Answer 1

England
Medium sized power

Holy Roman Empire
Collection of 400 states controlled by Charles V

France
Most populous kingdom in Europe

Spain
Increasing in power also ruled by Charles V

Scotland
Independent country in alliance with France

Question 2

Wolseys aims abroad

Answer 2

To create better relationships with France and habsbergs
Would prevent England being isolated and vulnerable

To play Europe’s two major powers habsburgs empire and France

To allow Henry to be seen as a major peacemaker