1. England and Europe 1558 Allies and Enemies
April 17
England and Europe in 1558
Allies and Enemies
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England and Europe 1558
April 17
Scotland
How good a friend was Scotland in 1558?
Choose your friendship rating: 0=enemy, 5=close ally
Scotland is a Catholic country but Protestant ideas are spreading fast. Its rulers, the Stuart family, have always been very friendly with France. Mary, Queen of Scots, is married to a French prince and claims that she is the rightful queen of England. Scotland and England have been enemies for centuries. They have fought many wars.
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England and Europe 1558
April 17
Ireland
How good a friend was Ireland in 1558?
Choose your friendship rating: 0=enemy, 5=close ally
English kings have always claimed to rule Ireland. In fact, England controls only a small area around Dublin. Most Irish people are Roman Catholics. An enemy could easily use Ireland as a base for attacking England.
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England and Europe 1558
April 17
The Netherlands
How good a friend was The Netherlands in 1558?
Choose your friendship rating: 0=enemy, 5=close ally
The Netherlands are ruled by Spain but Protestant ideas are spreading. This is an important country for English trade. Many English merchants sell their goods here.
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England and Europe 1558
April 17
France
How good a friend was France in 1558?
Choose your friendship rating: 0=enemy, 5=close ally
England and Spain are at war with France. France is friendly with Scotland. England and France have been enemies for centuries. They have fought many wars. France is a Roman Catholic country but Protestant ideas are spreading in some areas.
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England and Europe 1558
April 17
Spain
How good a friend was Spain in 1558?
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England and Spain have been friendly for most of the sixteenth century. Mary Tudor, Elizabeth’s sister was married to King Philip II of Spain. Now he hopes to marry Elizabeth.
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England and Europe 1558
April 17
The Pope
How good a friend was The Pope in 1558?
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The Pope is head of the Roman Catholic church. He lives in Rome. Catholics all over Europe were expected to obey him. England has been Catholic under Mary Tudor.
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