What new understanding did Walsingham's foreign policy demonstrate?
England's role as a maritime Protestant power with intercontinental trading ties
England's domination over other continental powers
Dissolving the Church of England
Declaration of War on France
Answer
Walsingham's foreign policy reflected England's emerging identity as a Protestant maritime power with global trading connections, departing from its previous focus on continental European affairs. This shift emphasized the significance of naval strength, expansion of trade routes, and the establishment of colonies, aligning England's interests with its geographical advantages and paving the way for its rise as a dominant force in the age of exploration and colonization.
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