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After 1525 we have established limited colonies and watched France be slowly pulled apart by Spain and the Palatinat, our economy is strong and we are ready for a more vigorous expansion policy.
In 1529 France declares war on us. Unfortunately our army and navy building project was not complete and Frances armies stormed three provinces. They lost nearly three soldiers for every one of ours lost, but the numbers were too enourmous. We are forced to give Calais to France.
Realizing that we are not nearly as powerful as once thought the scouting for alliances begins. Very few friendly countries abound, but we begin to work on increasing the number of friendly countries. In 1533 Prussia at the head of an alliance consisting of them Poland Lithuania and Denmark asks us to join. The offer is too good to be true and we happily join.
In 1544 Jean Calvin comes along we hope on the reformist bandwagon. While waiting for our stability to rise we begin to promote governors and finish colonizing from Nova Soctia to Biloxi. The netherlands comes onto the scene and begins to steal possible colonies from us. Seeing them as a good bulwark against Spanish and French we make sure to keep our relations in good stead and a royal marriage is kept at all times.
The year of 1553 began the age of the economic empire of England. A CoT opens in Anglia and we learn how to build naval manufacturies. By 1566 we have build our first factory in a colony (Massachusetts). Our good relations with the Netherlands pays of when we share explorations with them and gain a view of much of the pacific. Not long after this the Edict of tolerance is announced our colonies are now safe from Spanish agression.
With our colonies safe and expanding rapidly through North America we have been safe from attack for more than half a century. Our technology levels are rapidly leaving France and Spain behind and our standing navy and army, while less than a fourth the size of those of the two afformentioned nations could mostlikely defeat them in any engagement. No effort is being made to right relations with France and Spain and the hope is that they will attempt to attack and we will not have to worry about the loss of our people's loyalty by purposely plunging them into a war.
After 1525 we have established limited colonies and watched France be slowly pulled apart by Spain and the Palatinat, our economy is strong and we are ready for a more vigorous expansion policy.
In 1529 France declares war on us. Unfortunately our army and navy building project was not complete and Frances armies stormed three provinces. They lost nearly three soldiers for every one of ours lost, but the numbers were too enourmous. We are forced to give Calais to France.
Realizing that we are not nearly as powerful as once thought the scouting for alliances begins. Very few friendly countries abound, but we begin to work on increasing the number of friendly countries. In 1533 Prussia at the head of an alliance consisting of them Poland Lithuania and Denmark asks us to join. The offer is too good to be true and we happily join.
In 1544 Jean Calvin comes along we hope on the reformist bandwagon. While waiting for our stability to rise we begin to promote governors and finish colonizing from Nova Soctia to Biloxi. The netherlands comes onto the scene and begins to steal possible colonies from us. Seeing them as a good bulwark against Spanish and French we make sure to keep our relations in good stead and a royal marriage is kept at all times.
The year of 1553 began the age of the economic empire of England. A CoT opens in Anglia and we learn how to build naval manufacturies. By 1566 we have build our first factory in a colony (Massachusetts). Our good relations with the Netherlands pays of when we share explorations with them and gain a view of much of the pacific. Not long after this the Edict of tolerance is announced our colonies are now safe from Spanish agression.
With our colonies safe and expanding rapidly through North America we have been safe from attack for more than half a century. Our technology levels are rapidly leaving France and Spain behind and our standing navy and army, while less than a fourth the size of those of the two afformentioned nations could mostlikely defeat them in any engagement. No effort is being made to right relations with France and Spain and the hope is that they will attempt to attack and we will not have to worry about the loss of our people's loyalty by purposely plunging them into a war.