9.2 Henry VIII Foreign Relations 1525-29

Question 1

What was the effect on England of the capture of Francis I at the Battle of Pavia 1525?

Answer 1

Forced to pursue a pro-French policy and focus of many nations shifted to Italy

Question 2

Who controlled the Pope’s decisions after the Sack of Rome 1527, and why does this matter for H8?

Answer 2

Charles V, prevented Henry’s annulment (played a role in Wolsey’s downfall)

Question 3

Explain the Treaty of Amiens 1527

Answer 3

A trade embargo on the Netherlands instigated by Wolsey to try and force Hapsburgs to further the annulment but it backfired, drew ire of cloth traders