Foreign Affairs

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Why was England in a vulnerable position in 1558?
Because it wasn't a powerful country
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Which countries were stronger and want to take over England?
France & Spain
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Why was England financially suffering when Elizabeth became queen?
Mary had lost an expensive war to France and lost Calais' land.
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Why was there a French threat?
There was a relationship between France and Scotland and there was a threat that they were working together against England. Mary Queen of Scotts married the heir to the French throne
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What was the debt, Elizabeth inherited, when she came to power?
£300,000
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What were monarchs expected to pay?
A cost of running the country
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Why did the monarch rely on parliament?
It was their job to raise more money
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Which countries were stronger and want to take over England?

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France & Spain

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Why was England financially suffering when Elizabeth became queen?

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Why was there a French threat?

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What was the debt, Elizabeth inherited, when she came to power?

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