Lesson 3: challenges Elizabeth faced abroad

• What were the main threats to Elizabeth from abroad in 1588?

  France, Scotland, and Spain
• What categories did the threats to Elizabeth fit into?

  Religious, political, economic, and territorial
• What were the key aspects of the French threat to Elizabeth?

  • France was wealthier and had a larger population.
  • Strong friendship with Scotland (Auld Alliance).
  • Auld Alliance countries were strict Catholics against Elizabeth.
  • Francis II was engaged to Mary, Queen of Scots.
  • England's Calais was under threat from France.
• What was the Auld Alliance?

  A friendship between France and Scotland
• Why was the Auld Alliance a threat to Elizabeth?

  It united strict Catholic countries against her
• Who was Francis II?

  The French King engaged to Mary, Queen of Scots
• How did Mary, Queen of Scots pose a threat to Elizabeth?

  She claimed to be the legitimate heir to the throne
• Who supported Mary, Queen of Scots' claim to the throne?

  Catholics in England, Scotland, France, and Spain
• What role did Mary of Guise play in the Scottish threat?

  She brought French troops to Scotland
• What was the Pope's influence on the threats to Elizabeth?

  • Influenced Catholics to rebel against Elizabeth.
  • Disliked the Reformation and supported a Counter-Reformation.
  • Offered support to Spain and France against Elizabeth.
• What was the Pope's goal regarding the Counter-Reformation?

  To make all Europe Catholic again
• What were the key aspects of the Spanish threat to Elizabeth?

  • Spain was a strictly Catholic country.
  • Supported Mary, Queen of Scots' claim to the throne.
  • Concerned about Elizabeth's alliances with France and Scotland.
• What was the significance of Calais for England?

  It was important for trade with Europe
• Why was Calais under threat from France?

  England had taken it and France wanted it back
• What are the key terms related to the challenges Elizabeth faced?

  • Auld Alliance
  • Mary, Queen of Scots
  • Francis II
  • Reformation
  • Counter-Reformation
  • Calais