1514-19 Flashcards
In what year did Maximilian die and thus replaced by Charles V in charge of the Holy Roman Empire?
1519
In what year was the death of Louis X11, accession of Francis 1?
1st January 1515
When was the death of James 1Vwho’s heir accessed him James V?
1513 Battle of Flodden September
When was the death of Ferdinand, accession of Charles V?
1516
What 3 points can be made about the basis of policy making between 1514-26?
1) England remained a minority power
2) Henry V111 overestimated England’s power
3) The “Auld Alliance” remained strong between Scotland and France
Why was it a disadvantage that England was a minority power 1514-26?
England could not therefore compete on level terms with the major powers of France and Spain and Germany
What was a positive consequence of the “Auld Alliance” between Scotland and France for England?
when England and France were on amicable terms there tended to be few issues with Anglo-Scottish relations
What were the 2 major consequences of running out of money by the end of 1514?
1) Henry could not exploit the weakness of Scotland following the death of James 1V at Flodden
2) The marriage of his younger sister Mary to the French king was short lived
Why was Henry unable to reuse his sister Mary for diplomatic purposes after the death of Louis X11 who died on 1st January 1515?
Mary married the Duke of Suffolk
What left England dangerously isolated in 1517?
The Treaty of Cambrai
Who was appointed regent to the Scottish throne as heir presumptive?
the Duke of Albany
What is heir presumptive?
the person who is first in line of succession but who’s position could be displaced by a new heir with a better claim.
Why did Francis 1 was the Duke of Albany as regent to the Scottish throne?
this is because he was a member of the French nobility
How did Wolsey quickly and successfully end England’s isolation in October1518?
with the Treaty of London
How was the Treaty of London October 1518 good for Wolsey’s status?
he emerged as the leading diplomat in western Europe
