Foreign Policy Flashcards
Who died in 1504?
Isobella of Castille
What was the effect of kildare accepting loyalty to Henry in 1496?
By 1500 Henry achieved some form of piece
Why did Henry support Brittany?
1) obligations to Bretons
2) Direct French control=potential threat to England
When did the Pope grant the king of England “Lord of Ireland”
12th century
What was the Treaty of Redon in February 1489?
Duchess Ann paid a small English amy to defend Brittany
-Henry sent 3,000 instead of 6,000
Brittany was a fiefdom of French Crown, who ruled it?
Duke Francis 11
What were the 2 main terms if Intercurcus Malus?
1) Trade deal gave merchants in the Netherlands a stronger position had it ever been enforced
2) Philip and Maximilian handed over the Earl of Suffolk
What was the Treaty of Medina Del Campo 1489 with Spain? (3)
1) agreed not to harbour rebels or pretenders
2) Marriage between Arthur & Catherine
3) Mutual protection
What was the name of the old alliance between Scotland and France?
‘Auld alliance’
What are the name of the ports in the Netherlands where most of England’s exports went through?
- Antwerp
- Bruges
In the Netherland ports of Antwerp and Bruges, who’s trade was this?
-Jurisdiction of Burgundy
When was the Truce of Ayton
1497
Who was the Truce of Ayton 1497 between?
England and Scotland
Why did relations between England and Burgundy deteriorate?
-From the hospitality which Maximilian and Philip offered Warbeck
Why did the embargo have a negative impact on Henrys popularity ?
Henry sacrificed commercial interests of London and east coast merchants
-this showed he was giving priority to dynastic interests
How much was the French pension in 1492 compared to the actual invasion?
£159,000
£181,500
when was the marriage of Arthur and Catherine ?
1501
When was the Magnus Intercursus?
1496
What was the Intercursus Magnus 1496?
a major commercial treaty which restored normal trading links between Burgundy and England and brought trade embargo to an end
Why was there a Intercursus Magnus (1496)
Warbeck left Burgundy
What were the 3 main factors of Henry v11 in foreign policy ?
- National security
- Recognition of dynasty
- Defence of English trade interests
When was the Treaty of Perpetual Peace?
1502
What consolidated the Treaty of Perpetual Peace 1502?
Henrys daughter Margret marriage to James 1V which secured the dynasty
How long was Warbeck at Scottish court?
2 years
While Warbeck was at Scottish Court for 2 years, who did he marry?
James 1V’s cousin Lady Catherine Gordon
Why was the Medina del Campo treaty of 1489 so important to Henrys dynasty?
This gave Henry recognition soon an international stage & provided valuable security from Ferdinand
When was Poynings law?
1495
What was the purpose of Poynings law?
3
- secure dynasty in Ireland
- Removal of potential Irish rebellion
- All law had to be approved by the English Crown
When was the Treaty of Windsor?
1506
What were the propositions under the Treaty of Windsor? (4)
- Intercursus Malus
- return of Earl of Suffolk
- Henry Accepted Joanna & Philips claim to the throne
- proposed marriage between himself and Philips sister