Chapter 3 - Englands relation with foreign power 1485-1509 Flashcards
What were Henry’s foreign policy aims?
- National security
- Recognising Tudor dynasty
- Defence of English trading interests
Why did Henry summon parliament in 1489?
To grant him extraordinary revenue to raise an army against the French
When was the Treaty of Redon?
1489
What was the Treaty of Redon?
Duchess Anne would pay for a small english army to defend Brittany from British threat
Who did Anne marry?
Charles VIII
When did Henry launch an invasion on France?
1492
When was the Treaty of Etaples signed?
1492
What was the Treaty of Etaples?
Charles VIII agreed to withdraw support from Perkin Warbeck
Why did relations between England and Burgundy deteriorate?
Maximilian and Phillip were offering hospitality to Perkin Warbeck
What did Henry place on Burgundy?
Trade embargo
What put an end to the trade embargo and when?
Intercursus Magnus
1496
When was the Treaty of Medina del Campo signed?
1489
What did Spain and England agree on?
Two monarchies offered protection in the event of an attack
They agreed not to harbour rebels or pretenders
Who did Prince Arthur marry?
Catherine of Argaon
When did Arthur and Catherine get married?
1501
Why did Arthurs death bring complicated relations between Ferdinand and Henry?
Proposed marriage between Prince Henry and Catherine would require papal dispensation which came at a price
When was the Treaty of Windsor signed?
1506
How did Treaty of Windsor secure better relations with Juana and Phillip?
- Intercursus Malus
- Return of the Earl of Suffolk
- Henry’s recognition of Juana and Phillip as rulers of Castille
Who did James IV offer hospitality to in 1495?
Perkin Warbeck
Who did Perkin Warbeck marry?
Lady Catherine Gordon
What happened to Anglo-Scottish relations?
Significantly improved
Who was the dominant figure in Ireland?
Earl of Kildare
Why was Earl of Kildare feared by Henry?
He had Yorkists sympathies
When was the Poynings law?
1495
What was the Poynings law?
Irish parliament could pass no law without the approval of the English crown
When did Kildare start supporting Henry loyally and why?
1496
Realised there was no benefit supporting Yorkists any longer
Who did Henry arrange Margaret to marry?
James IV
Why was Margarets and James IV marriage sucessful?
Weakened Perkin Warbecks threat to Tudor throne
Why did Mary marry Louis XII?
To secure peace relations between France and England
