Essay Plans Flashcards
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Q
How successfully did Henry VII deal with France?
A
- Berton Crisis - France wanted to occupy Brittany, Brittany ally England, Duke of Brittany calls on England for Military Aid, Troops sent from Ferdinand of Aragon and Maximilian to support Brittany, Henry tried to negotiate between Brittany and France, Treaty of Redon provided Brittany with 6,000 paid troops.
- Invasion of France - A year was spent gathering an invasion force, Campaign season would be over by the time the fleet would arrive, French king more interested in Italian wars, Charles VIII offered Henry peace, Treaty of Etaples signed: no aid to English rebels, [ay arrears of treaty of Piquigny, pay most of England’s expenses in Brittany, annual pension of £5,000
3.Post Treaty of Etaples - League of Venice (1495) to drive France out of Italy and renames Holy League (1496) to include England, Ferdinand of Aragon feared England would ally France if excluded, Henry secured trade deals with France, Anti-Ferdinand alliance with England, France and the Netherlands, however France pulled out through fear of antagonising Spain, France and Spain came to an agreement over Italy, Scotland subdued as better relations with France (Auld Alliance)
