Woseys Foreign Policy

Question 1

What was Wolseys main aim

Answer 1

Act as peacemaker between European states

Question 2

Describe Scotland in Europe

Answer 2

Independent
Traditionally allied to France
War with France meant war with Scotland

Question 3

Describe England in Europe

Answer 3

Medium sized power on edge of Europe
Controller Wales Ireland and Calais

Question 4

Describe Holy Roman Empire in Europe

Answer 4

Collection of 400 semi independent states controlled by Charles V

Question 5

Describe Ottoman Empire in Europe

Answer 5

Powerful Muslim stare
Expanded into Europe and North Africa

Question 6

Describe France in Europe

Answer 6

Most populous kingdom
Ruled by Francis I
Fierce rivalry with Habsburg

Question 7

Describe Spain in Europe

Answer 7

Increasingly powerful
Catholic country
Spain and Holy Roman Empire known as Habsburg Empire

Question 8

What were Wolsey’s aims abroad

Answer 8

Create better rs with both France and Habsburg empire
Prevent England being diplomatically isolated and vulnerable
Play Europes two major powers off against each other to England’s advantage
Provide opportunities to Henry to gain military glory
Allow Henry to be seen as major peacemaker