1.6) Impact of the Failure in France on the Government Flashcards
Was the part of the Hundred Years War under Henry VI successful?
No
What king had taken a significant portion of France and had then all been lost under the reign of Henry VI?
Henry V
Which parts of England feared a French invasion?
Kent and Sussex
What could be argued that the victories in France under Henry V was different than him being a good military commander?
-Weak leadership of the French king, Charles VI
-Alliance with the powerful Duke of Burgandy
What was the key turning point in 1435 in the Hundred Years War?
The Duke of Burgandy has allied with the new French king, Charles VII
What was the result of the English parliament being weary of war?
The Treaty of Tours
Why was a truce signed instead of a peace deal?
Henry VI was reluctant to give up his claim to the French throne
What year was the Treaty of Tours signed?
1444
Who negotiated the Treaty of Tours on the English side?
The Duke of Suffolk
What were the terms of the Treaty of Tours?
-Henry VI would marry the king of France’s niece, Margaret of Anjou
-The English gave up Anjou
-English gave up Maine in secret
Who broke the Treaty of Tours and how?
English forces attacked the Breton fortress of Fougeres in March 1449
What year did English forces attack Fougeres?
March 1449
How did France react to the attack on Fougeres?
Attacked Normandy, taking most of it under French control, winning at the Battle of Formigny in April 1450 and taking Cherbourg in August 1450?
When was the Battle of Formigny?
April 1450
When did Cherbourg fall to the French?
August 1450
Who was the only English noble who disagreed with the Treaty of Tours?
The Duke of Gloucester
What nobles were blamed for losses in France?
-The Duke of Suffolk
-The Duke of Somerset
Why was there lack of planning in conducting the Hundred Years War on the English side?
Lack of leadership of Henry VI
What was the reaction to losses in France by the English people?
-Death of Adam Moleyns (Bishop of Chichester)
-Duke of Suffolk murdered in exile
-William Ayscough (Bishop of Salisbury) was killed
-Cade’s Rebellion (June 1450)
Who is Adam Moleyns?
Bishop of Chichester
When was Adam Moleyns killed?
January 1450
Who killed Adam Moleyns?
Unpaid soldiers and sailors
Who is William Ayscough?
Bishop of Salisbury
When was William Ayscough killed?
June 1450
Who killed William Ayscough?
His own parishioners (regular church goers)
When was the Duke of Suffolk killed?
February 1450
What was the result of the losses in France in terms of non physically?
-Loss of prestige and national pride
-Henry VI took on a huge mental toll
What were the result of the losses in France in direct physical terms?
-An influx of refugees from England who had settled in Normandy had now found themselves homeless
-A reduction in trade between England and French towns in the north as they were no longer held by the English
-An increase in French naval attacks on Kent and Sussex
-A lot of soldiers returned to England from the war who were to join the ranks of opposing sides in the War of the Roses
