Foreign Policy, 1527-1540

Question 1

Who was the dominant player in Europe?

Answer 1

Charles V

Question 2

Treaty of Amiens

Answer 2

Henry’s alliance with France in 1527.

Question 3

Why was Henry’s position weakened in 1538?

Answer 3

Charles and Francis signed the Treaty of Nice and then the Pact of Toledo. Pope Paul III absolved English Catholics.

Question 4

Treaty of Nice & Pact of Toledo:

Answer 4

Treaty of Nice - Charles and Francis alliance (French and Spain)
Toledo - agreed to sever ties with England

Question 5

Battle of Solway Moss:

Answer 5

1542, invasion of Scotland brought heavy defeat at the Battle of Solway Moss, James B killed and Scotland weakened.

Question 6

Treaty of Greenwich:

Answer 6

1543, Henry’s son, Edward, betrothed to Mary Queen of Scots but the Scot’s refused to ratify the treaty.

Question 7

Battle of Ancrum More:

Answer 7

Francis sent troops to Scotland to support and invasion of England. The English was defeated but the Scots failed to invade.

Question 8

When did England and France make peace for the final time in Henry’s reign?

Answer 8

1546