1540-47 Flashcards
What was the invasion of Scotland in 1542 called?
Battle of Solway Moss
Who died at the Battle of Solway Moss in 1542?
James V
Who was James V’s heir after his death at the Battle of Solway Moss in 1542?
his one week old daughter Mary
How did Henry aim to secure a diplomatic pressure on Scotland?
by marrying his son Prince Edward to James V’s heir Mary
Who was the Scottish regent that seemed to support the idea of marriage between Mary and Edward?
the Earl of Arran
What did the English ambassador Sir Ralph Sadler in Edinburgh report after the marriage alliance?
that there were widespread suspicion of English intentions
Due to suspicious rumours about English intentions reported by English ambassador in Edinburgh what did the Scots do?
they refused to allow Henry’s request that Queen Mary be brought up in England
In what year were the children formally betrothed under the terms in the Treaty of Greenwich?
1543
What was the Treaty of Greenwich 1543?
This formally betrothed Mary and Edward together
What happened as a result of regent, the Earl of Arran to desert the English cause and Scottish Parliament refusing to ratify the treaty ?
Henry ordered Earl of Hertford to carry out a punitive raid on Edinburgh, Leith and St. Andrews
What were 3 reasons why Henry could be criticised for his failure of his Scottish policy?
1) neglected opportunity of 1542
2) Henry failed to heed (pay attention) to Sadler’s warnings about Scottish hostility to his intentions
3) His ordering of Hertford into Scotland had no strategic objective, only to antagonise the Scots
When was Henry’s 3rd French Campaign?
1542-46
When did Henry capture Boulogne?
September 1544
What happened 4 days after Henry captured Boulogne in September 1544?
his supposed ally Charles, signed the Peace of Crépy
Why did Francis 1 send troops to Scotland un 1545?
to reinforce a possible invasion of England from across the Scottish border
