Mary's Foreign Policy Flashcards
(15 cards)
What was one of Mary’s personal foreign policy aims?
Marry Philip
This was part of her strategy to strengthen ties with Spain.
What was one of the difficulties Mary faced in her foreign policy?
England remaining neutral in Franco-Spanish conflict would be impossible.
What significant event occurred in 1554 regarding Philip?
Philip begins to control Netherlands.
Who was elected Pope in 1555, and what was his stance?
Pope Paul IV, anti-Spanish.
What conflict did Mary find herself involved in due to her foreign policy?
War with the Papacy.
Why did England go to war with France in 1557?
French troops, led by Thomas Stafford, landed in Scarborough.
Who possibly set up the war with France?
Paget.
Why did many ministers support the war with France?
It offered a way for disfavoured ministers to regain favour from the crown.
What were the main events of the war with France?
- Successful capture of St Quentin with the Spanish
- Defeat of the Scots
- Loss of Calais in January 1558
- Failed attack on the port of Brest in summer 1558.
What was the significance of the loss of Calais in January 1558?
It was a humiliating defeat as it had been under English control for centuries.
What was the timeline of the marriage treaty between Philip and Mary?
- January 1554: Marriage Treaty arranged
- July 1554: Marriage takes place.
What reforms did Mary implement in the Navy?
- 6 new ships
- Navy repaired
- £14,000 spent on Navy.
Who was the treasurer for the Navy?
Benjamin Gonson.
What did John Guy describe the military reform as?
‘a landmark in English military.’
What major event occurred in September 1558?
Charles V dies.
