The Challenge from Foreign Powers
” Elizabeth’s religious settlement also faced challenges froa
foreian paners including France, spain and the Netheriand
• England was not the only place in Europe, where the
Protestant movement was on the rise
• There were protestant movements in both France and
Spanish Netherlands
• However Europe was dominated by Catholics who wer
determinod to limit the spreac of Protestantism.
• Elizabeth during this ume had agreed to support Frena.
protestants with the hope of getting back calais.