Final Answer:
In 1500, England was
worried about her neighbours. England's
old enemies might attack from any of the surrounding countries.
① Wales was ruled by
King and Queen. They constantly
quarrelled and fought amongst themselves.
Wales was a threat to England because
it was close and unstable, with local lords often rebelling or raiding English borders.
② Scotland had its own
King and Queen. Scotland and England were
enemies, as Scotland was friendly with
France.
Scotland was a threat to England because
it often allied with France (England’s main rival) and launched raids across the border.
③ Ireland was a
Catholic country, and was supported by other
Catholic countries such as
Spain. England controlled an area of Ireland called the
Pale.
Ireland was a threat to England because
it gave Catholic powers like Spain a base to attack England, especially during religious conflicts.
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