9 Henry VIII Foreign Relations 1512-25

Question 1

What were Wolsey’s 3 key early FP aims?

Answer 1

To be arbiter of Europe, serve the King’s interests and further his own ambitions (Pope according to AF Pollard)

Question 2

Who was the Holy League formed to oppose in 1511?

Answer 2

France

Question 3

How many troops did Henry send to France in 1512?

Answer 3

10,000

Question 4

Explain the Battle of Spurs 1513

Answer 4

Mostly a propaganda victory, “a futile sideshow” - G.R. Elton, overall campaign had squandered Henry’s inheritance

Question 5

Who was killed at the Battle of Flodden 1513

Answer 5

James IV of Scotland

Question 6

What were H8’s 5 main aims 1512-25?

Answer 6

Honour and glory, aggression towards France, maintain Dutch links (support trade), be seen as peace arbiter of Europe, secure marriage alliances

Question 7

What did Henry run out of in 1514 that meant he couldn’t exploit Scottish weakness after Flodden?

Answer 7

Money

Question 8

Who succeeded Ferdinand as HRE in 1516?

Answer 8

Charles V

Question 9

What was the Treaty of London 1518?

Answer 9

A non-aggression pact signed by Europe’s major states, positioned Wolsey, and by extension Henry, as key peacemakers of Europe

Question 10

What town was returned to France in 1518?

Answer 10

Tournai

Question 11

What was the name of the grand sporting event held between France and England in 1520?

Answer 11

The Field of the Cloth of Gold