Foreign Policy, 1509-1514

Question 1

What was the main aims of his early foreign policy?

Answer 1

Win military glory & make England a major player in international affairs.

Question 2

What did England join in 1510?

Answer 2

The Holy League

Question 3

What was the Holy League?

Answer 3

Anti-French alliance with Spain, Holy Roman Empire and the Papacy.

Question 4

What happened in 1512 regarding the French?

Answer 4

Henry sent 10 000 soldiers to south-west France but Ferdinand did not support the English and they suffered a defeat.

Question 5

What battles happened in 1513?

Answer 5

Battle of Spurs & Battle of Flodden

Question 6

Battle of Spurs:

Answer 6

Henry led a force into north-east France and won the battle of Spurs, taking Tournai.

Question 7

Battle of Flodden:

Answer 7

James the IV of Scotland, allied to France, invaded England. He was defeated and killed, along with many Scottish nobles and 17 month old James V was left on the throne.

Question 8

Result of the 1512/13 military:

Answer 8

• huge drain of English finance
• loss of Etaples pension
• peace with Scotland
• rebellions in Yorkshire because of taxation to fund theses battles