Foreign Policy

• France was a big threat and had a huge army and navy.
• Why was France a big issue ?

  • Always at odds due the Auld alliance and the 3 French wars.
  • Their alliance with England failed keep Scotland at bay.
• Scotland was another issue
• Why was Scotland an issue?

  • Edward was betrothed to MQS which never occurred to Notthumberland wanting to advance politicallot via Edward and LJG marrying
  • 1547, Battle of Pinkie
• Invasions were cast and costly and amounted to very little

  • Costed £2 million in 1546
• Somerset had to withdraw due to discontent.
• Overall foreign policy was a failure