The threat of France to Elizabeth’s rule

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Ben Harper

Cards (10)

  • The threat of France to Elizabeth’s rule
    1. Elizabeth had two main problems concerning France: She inherited a bad relationship with France from her predecessor Queen Mary I
    2. France were big supporters of Mary, Queen of Scots, who Elizabeth had executed
  • Problems concerning France for Elizabeth
    • Inherited bad relationship with France from Queen Mary I
    • France supported Mary, Queen of Scots
  • Elizabeth was a cautious ruler who acted carefully to preserve England’s security
  • Challenges to Elizabeth's rule
    Elizabeth faced challenges from Mary, Queen of Scots and the Spanish Armada
  • Elizabeth faced challenges throughout her long reign - from Mary, Queen of Scots, to the Spanish Armada
  • France supported Mary, Queen of Scots
    The French were supporters of Mary and her claim to the English throne
  • During Mary’s reign
    England lost the strategic town of Calais to France, leaving England more vulnerable to attack
  • Civil war in France from 1562
    French monarchs were too preoccupied with home affairs to pose a threat to Elizabeth
  • Even when Mary, Queen of Scots was executed

    The French King, Henry III, kept on friendly terms with Elizabeth
  • Elizabeth managed to keep peace and a good relationship with France going

    She even entered negotiations to marry Duke of Alencon to help strengthen this