1.6 Foreign Policy

Question 1

Position of France

Answer 1

• England’s traditional rival
• They wanted to control Brittany and Burgundy
• Charles VIII then Louis XII from 1498

Question 2

Position of Holy Roman Empire

Answer 2

• Maximilian I
• Control of Antwerp which was important for England
• Large part was Burgundy and had large area of Central Europe

Question 3

Position of Burgundy

Answer 3

• Major trading partner of England
• Duchess of Burgundy (supported Warbeck)

Question 4

Position of Spain

Answer 4

• Saw friendship with Spain as counter-balance to France
• Federation between Castille and Aragon

Question 5

Position of Scotland

Answer 5

• Often worked closely with France
• James IV (King) later married Margaret

Question 6

6 Main aims of his foreign policy

Answer 6

• Prestige
• Marriage (for children)
• Finances
• Alliances
• Security
• Trade

Question 7

What was the situation in Brittany in 1488-92 and what was it called?

Answer 7

France wanted to absorb Brittany so the ‘Breton Crisis’ began

Question 8

Why did Henry get involved in the Breton crisis?

Answer 8

• Coastline across the channel should not be held by just one power in regards to national security
• If France gained control the south coast of England would be in a military weaker position and Calais is more vulnerable which could affect trade

Question 9

Treaty of Redon

Answer 9

• 1489
• Henry agreed to send 6000 troops to Breton defence
• Anne of Brittany would pay and not form other alliances

Question 10

Why was the Treaty of Redon a failure?

Answer 10

• Anne marries Charles VIII of France

Question 11

Outcome of Breton Crisis

Answer 11

France took interests in divisions within the Italian Peninsula an agreement was formed by the French King to not support Henry’s enemies therefore gaining security against Perkin Warbeck but his treaty failed

Question 12

When was Medina Del Campo Treaty?

Answer 12

1489

Question 13

Why was the Medina del Camp treaty successful? (What FP aims did it fit?)

Answer 13

• National security
• Prestige
• Marriage
• Alliances

Question 14

Why was the Treaty of Etaples successful? (What FP aims did it fit?)

Answer 14

• Henry gained Finances
• Had more access to trade with France

Question 15

Why was the Treaty of Magnus Intercursus successful? (What FP aims did it fit?)

Answer 15

• Restores relations
• Security and alliance and trade

Question 16

Why was the Treaty of Ayton a success? (What FP aims did it fit?)

Answer 16

• Increased security
• Weakens chance of rebellion

Question 17

Why was the Treaty of Perpetual Peace a success? (What FP aims did it fit?)

Answer 17

• Increased security
• Halted tensions
• Marriage

Question 18

Key points regarding security

Answer 18

• Treaty of Etaples
• Treaty of Ayton
  Aided no support for threats to throne

Question 19

Key points for prestige

Answer 19

• Alliances
• League of Venice

Question 20

Key Points for Trade

Answer 20

• Medina meant equal trading rights
• Magnus Intercusus (Antwerp cloth)

Question 21

Key points for finance

Answer 21

• 745,000 crowns from Treaty of Etaples