1D.5.2 Foreign Policy and Wars

• What was the name of the war in which England gained New Amsterdam?

  Second Anglo-Dutch War
• England gained New Amsterdam (New York) during the Second Anglo-Dutch War but suffered setbacks at Medway
• The Treaty of Dover in 1670 was a secret agreement with France to provide funds and military support to England.
• Match the Anglo-Dutch War with its outcome:

  Second Anglo-Dutch War ↔️ Treaty of Breda

  Third Anglo-Dutch War ↔️ Treaty of Westminster
• The Treaty of Westminster in 1674 concluded the Third Anglo-Dutch War with no significant territorial changes
• Why was securing the monarchy a key foreign policy objective of Charles II?

  To maintain stability
• Expanding English trade was a primary foreign policy goal of Charles II.
• Which treaty exemplifies Charles II's strategy to align with France?

  Treaty of Dover
• Charles II sought to maintain peace in his foreign policy to foster economic prosperity and stability
• Arrange the following events of the Second Anglo-Dutch War in chronological order:

  1️⃣ Battle of Lowestoft

  2️⃣ Raid on the Medway

  3️⃣ Treaty of Breda
• The Second Anglo-Dutch War began with England aiming to disrupt Dutch trade dominance.
• What did England gain as a result of the Treaty of Breda in 1667?

  New Amsterdam
• The Third Anglo-Dutch War was part of the broader Franco-Dutch War
• What was the outcome of the Treaty of Westminster in 1674?

  No significant territorial changes
• The Anglo-Dutch Wars reflected Charles II's foreign policy goals to secure the monarchy and promote trade.
• England achieved a significant naval victory in the Second Anglo-Dutch War at the Battle of Lowestoft
• Match the key points of the Treaty of Dover with their details:

  Objectives ↔️ Alliance with France, financial subsidy

  Key Terms ↔️ England receives £200,000 annually

  Key Figures ↔️ Charles II, Louis XIV

  Impact ↔️ Strengthened Anglo-French relations
• The Treaty of Dover heightened tensions with the Dutch Republic due to joint plans to attack them.
• What were Charles II's key foreign policy objectives during his reign?

  Secure monarchy, promote trade
• One of Charles II's foreign policy objectives was to promote English trade
• Which treaty exemplifies Charles II's alignment with France for financial and military support?

  Treaty of Dover
• The Treaty of Breda in 1667 resulted in England gaining New Amsterdam, which later became New York.
• The Third Anglo-Dutch War was part of the broader Franco-Dutch War
• Match the Anglo-Dutch War with its key aspects:

  Second Anglo-Dutch War ↔️ Treaty of Breda, Battle of Lowestoft

  Third Anglo-Dutch War ↔️ Treaty of Westminster, naval engagements
• The Battle of Lowestoft was a significant naval victory for England during the Second Anglo-Dutch War.
• What was one of the key terms of the Treaty of Dover (1670)?

  Financial subsidy for England
• The Treaty of Dover strengthened Anglo-French relations but heightened tensions with the Dutch Republic.
• What was Louis XIV's primary goal in Europe?

  Dominating Europe culturally and militarily
• The Treaty of Dover in 1670 provided England with £200,000 annually and promised military support
• Which treaty confirmed William III as King of England after the Nine Years' War?

  Treaty of Ryswick
• The alliance with Catholic France deepened political divisions in England.
• Arrange the following events in chronological order based on their consequences:

  1️⃣ Treaty of Dover

  2️⃣ Anglo-Dutch Wars

  3️⃣ Rise of Whig and Tory parties
• What was a short-term consequence of Charles II's foreign policy?

  Increased dependence on France
• Enhanced parliamentary control over finances was a long-term consequence of Charles II's foreign policy