Edwards 1st Reign: Foreign policy

Question 1

France

Answer 1

Aims:
Wants to keep peace, gain French allies and improve trade

+ 1463 truce, LXI stops supporting Scotland.

• Woodville Marriage, French left out, LXI helps Warwick and Margaret.

Question 2

Burgundy

Answer 2

Aims:
Wants to strengthen trade links and tahsin and old ally who is popular with London Merchants.

+ Treaty signed in 1467, Edward’s sister marries Charles Duke of Burgundy. Burgundy helps Edward regain throne.

• French attack because of Alliance.

Question 3

Scotland

Answer 3

Aims:
Wants to stop joint Scottish/French attacks.

+ James III and Scots fled fighting with England- stopped supporting Lancastrians. Truce in 1463.

• Joint French attack, aiding Lancastrians.