Relations W Foreign Powers Flashcards
1
Q
What did Mary do in 1556 renewed war between fr and Spain?
A
Defy marriage treaty and supported Spain by going to war against France
Humiliating loss of Calais under Mary
Scottish attacked English garrisons
2
Q
1557 FP?
A
Philip asks for English help and privy council refuse twice. Mary tries to persuade
3
Q
Why did Mary eventually go to war?
A
France openly tolerating English prot exiles
Rumours of attack on Calais
Stafford tried to attack England
Final straw and Mary declared war on fr
4
Q
Loss of Calais - 1558
A
Eng troops small no compared to fr and stood no chance
Calais strategically useful
Loss was bad for economy
