C2 - Henry VII’s Foeign Policy

Question 1

Why was Henry vulnerable to attack

Answer 1

Secured all land on continent except Calais during hundred year war with France in 1540s
No standing army
Vulnerable to attack from France and Scotland
The Netherlands was the centre of the cloth trade - England’s most important export

Question 2

What were the aims of Henry’s foreign policy

Answer 2

Protect England from possible invasion
Build up financial resources
Gain recognition for the Tudor dynasty from European powers
Secure throne from domestic and foreign threats
Avoid war

Question 3

What were the three stages of Henry’s foreign poilcy according to what historian

Answer 3

S.B. Chimes
1485-92 -> policy of diplomacy
1493-1502 -> peace and strong political standing
1503-09 -> isolation and weak political standing

Question 4

What was the brenton crisis and how did Henry approach it

Answer 4

Brittany wanted independence but France wanted it to merge
France proposed the Duchess of Brittany marry the prince of France
The duchess was already due to marry the prince of Spain which caused conflict
Henry sent 6k troops to Brittany
Historians argued that the small number of men sent is reflective of his unwillingness to get involved within the conflicts

Question 5

What was the result of the brenton crisis

Answer 5

The duchess marries the prince of France
Spain and France reconciled, going against the treaty of medina del campo
Caused circumspect from Henry as it left England open for an invasion

Question 6

What was the treaty called between France and England?
When was it signed
What were the terms

Answer 6

Treaty of etaples
3 November 1492
- give no aid to english rebels (warbeck)
- pay most of Henry’s expenses in Brittany
- pay arrears of the treaty of picquigny
Henry gained financial benefits
£5k annual pension