9.3 Henry VIII Foreign Relations 1533-46

Question 1

With who did H8 form an alliance in 1533 to protect England from Catholic nations?

Answer 1

The Schmalkaldic League

Question 2

What is agreed by the HRE and France at the Treaty of Nice 1538?

Answer 2

To sever ties with England

Question 3

What do the 1542 Battle of Solway Moss and 1543 Treaty of Greenwich following the ‘rough wooing’ suggest about Henry?

Answer 3

Despite his declining health and the advice of his council he is still desperate to be that warrior King

Question 4

Explain the Treaty of Ardres 1546

Answer 4

Peace between England and France, Henry keeps Boulogne, France pays outstanding pension

Question 5

Was H8 successful in becoming a warrior King?

Answer 5

Yes - Battle of Spurs and Third French War 1544, however strategically insignificant and very expensive (total cost over £3 million)

Question 6

Was H8 successful in his aggressive policy towards France?

Answer 6

Tried but distracted by BwR and then made peace with France in his final year

Question 7

Was H8 successful in maintaining positive relations with the Netherlands?

Answer 7

Yes, aside from Wolsey’s embargo in 1522

Question 8

Was H8 successful in being a peacemaker in Europe?

Answer 8

Peaked at the Treaty of London, however BwR made him a pariah amongst Catholic nations

Question 9

Was H8 successful in securing his dynasty through marriage alliances?

Answer 9

No, marriages between Edward + Mary, Mary + Charles both fell through