Foreign Policies

Henry VIII-ruler of England

England is a middling power. Rules over Wales and Calais in northern France. Traditionally, France and England are enemies as England wants to take over France

France felt surrounded by Charles as Charles rules Spain and Holy Roman Empire (HRE). France had largest population in Europe (at the time). Is a Catholic country and is ruled by Francis I, who wanted to be Holy Roman Emperor and is a sworn enemy to Charles Habsburg.

Holy Roman Empire was a collection of 400 semi-independent states, ruled by Princes/Dukes. After 1519, the leader or Holy Roman Emperor became Charles V who had been the ruler of Spain as well-was appointed HRE by Pope.-Charles V is nephew of Catherine of Aragon (Henry's Wife)