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
Why did Pope Leo X desire a united Christian front?
to go against the threat of the Ottoman Turks
What did the Treaty of London October 1518 become?
a ‘treaty of perpetual peace’, a non-aggression pact
who agreed to the Treaty of London 1518 as a non-aggression pact? (5)
- England
- Spain
- France
- HRE
- Numerous smaller states
Why did Wolsey become papal legate from the result of his diplomacy in creating the Treaty of London October 1518?
as Pope Leo X1 wanted a united Christian front which Wolsey seemed to have provided
What did the role as papal legate mean for Wolsey? (2)
He had superior status to the Archbishop of Canterbury and gave him control over the English Church
Why was 1518 a good year for Wolsey?
This was the height of his power and prestige as Henry V111’s chief minister and papal legate
What did England demand in return for Tournai?
for the French to pay the English a pension to compensate for its loss
As well as the renewal of the French pension in return for Tournai what else did the French agree too?
the French agreed to keep Albany out of Scotland
How was the prevention of Albany from Scotland a positive thing?
this ensured peaceable relations on the Anglo-Scotish border
When was the marriage between Louis X11 and Mary ?
1514
What was the Treaty of Noyon 1516?
this established peace between Spain and France
What year was the treaty of Noyon?
1516
What year was the Treaty of Cambria?
1517
What did the Treaty of Cambria do?
established peace and thus ended the Habsburg Valois conflict
When was King Charles of Spain elected Holy Roman Emperor?
1519
What battle made Francis 1 dominant in Europe in 1515?
the Battle of Marignano
What was Charles V forced to give in the treaty of Noyon 1516?
forced to give France territory
Who was the treaty of Cambria in 1517 between?
Maximilian and Francis
