What impact did Mary's marriage have on European politics?
Ended the Hundred Years' War
Began the French-Habsburg rivalry
Caused the War of Roses
Led to the Peace of Westphalia
Answer
Mary's marriage to Francis II of France in 1558 sparked the French-Habsburg rivalry, a major conflict that shaped European politics for centuries. The Habsburgs, who ruled Spain and the Holy Roman Empire, saw the union as a threat to their dominance, while France sought to expand its influence. This rivalry led to numerous wars and alliances, ultimately contributing to the balance of power in Europe.
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