FP: aims and context
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What was James I’s main foreign policy aim?
Peace in Europe, avoidance of costly wars, and securing stability through diplomacy and marriage alliances.
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Why did James I want peace instead of war?
England was financially weak and James saw himself as a ‘Rex Pacificus’ (King of Peace).
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What personal belief influenced James’s approach to foreign policy?
His belief in divine right and being a peacemaker, plus his experience of violent conflict in Scotland.
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What was the general European context in 1603?
Rising tensions between Protestant and Catholic powers, and England had just ended Elizabeth's long conflict with Spain.
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