Edward VI: Foreign policy under Northumberland

Question 2

What was a major concern for Northumberland’s foreign policy?

Answer 2

Northumberland was concerned with domestic financial problems, which led to the ending of the French/Scottish War.

Treaty of Boulogne 1550

Question 3

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Boulogne in 1550?

Answer 3

Northumberland withdrew from Boulogne under the Treaty of Boulogne in 1550.

This action scared the HRE, as they did not want an Anglo-French alliance directed against them.

Question 4

How were Anglo-French relations affected during Northumberland’s policy?

Answer 4

Anglo-French relations were consolidated by the betrothal of Edward VI and Henry II’s daughter, although it did not take place.

Question 5

What was the impact of Northumberland’s foreign policy on the HRE?

Answer 5

The alliance with the natural enemy led to the HRE being isolated more and more.