1540's Causes of War

Question 1

What policy did foreign relations follow?

Answer 1

1/ Traditional pro-habsburg
2/ Anti-french
3/ Relations with Charles eased since death of Catherine of Aragon

Question 2

Causes of War with Scotland

Answer 2

1/ 1541 - James does not show up at meeting in York
2/ French loyalty in 1530’s
3/ James protects rebels
4/ Anglo-Imperial alliance - 1542

Question 3

Causes of War with France

Answer 3

1/ Needs honour and strength in Europe (no success since 1520’s)
2/ Recapture youth
3/ Prove English military strength
4/ King of Imperial and imperial gain
5/ Response to auld alliance