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Foreign Policy Under Cromwell - Coggle Diagram
Foreign Policy Under Cromwell
Ireland
First part of reign...
Henry had few issues.
Kildare was the dominant Irish nobleman
But...
Kildare found it hard to sustain this role after the revival of the Geraldine-Butler feud and soon relations between Kildare and the King broke down.
Henry found it hard to govern Ireland and Kildare's dismissal in 1534 led to a major rebellion.
This rebellion was only supressed at a considerable expenses.
In 1534, the attempt to put the Irish government under direct English control failed.
It required an English born deputy with substantial military presence.
This issue increasing drained on the Crown's resources.
This was made worse by Gaelic lords' resentment which led to nobles invading the Pale.
The government regained control and tried to establish separate kingdoms and imposing English law.
In return, some lords gained titles.
However...
The government lacked resources to carry out reforms and the relationship grew more complex due to religious differences.
Spain, France and the HRE
The King's Great Matter left Charles as a dangerous enemy. Henry tried to improve his fragile position by forming an alliance with France.
However...
France was in a weak position and was still recovering from the Battle of Pavia.
Thus, his alliance had little usage as Francis sought to establish a marriage alliance with his son and the Pope's niece. - Henry II to Catharine De 'Medici.
Luckily
Charles was more concerned with the threat from the ottoman Empire.
Attempting to improve position again...
Through the alliance with the League of Schmalkalden
Furthermore
Pressure was taken off by the death of Catharine of Aragon and execution of Anne.
The relationship with Charles and Francis improved through the Treaty of Nice and they agreed to sever connections with England.
This was strengthened when the Pope published a formal declaration deposing Henry. He sent envoys to France and Scotland to gain support for a Catholic crusade against Henry.
This situation led too...
The passing of the Six Articles in 1539 - more Catholic act and the marriage to Anne of Cleves.
Henry did this because he believed that Francis and Charles were conspiring to invade England and he believed his marriage and the League of Schmalkalden would be a useful insurance policy.
However...
The marriage soon became unsuitable once the Charles and Francis' relationship broke down. Leaving England in a more secure position.