Foreign Policy

Question 1

Treaty of Medina Del Campo

Answer 1

1489

Alliance w Spain

Common enemy of France

Marriage between Arthur and Catherine of Aragon

Spain promised not to fund rebels

Question 2

Treaty of Redon

Answer 2

1489

Supported independence of Brittany

Sent 6,000 troops to defend French invasion

Lost Brittany

Northern coast of France now controlled by France

Question 3

Treaty of Etaples

Answer 3

1492

France agreed to withdraw support (warbeck+yorkists)

France agreed to pay pension to Henry

Covered the cost of Brittany (£5,000 per year)

Question 4

Magnus intercursus

Answer 4

1496

Burgundy centre of cloth trade

BUT Margaret of burgundy sibling of Richard 3rd (sister)

So problems w pretenders

Stopped trade w burgundy

Gave freedom to trade w our taxes

Question 5

Treaty of Ayton

Answer 5

1497

Brought peace following James 4th support for warbeck

Married Henry’s eldest daughter Margaret to James 4th

Question 6

Arthur and Catherine of Aragon marriage

Answer 6

1501

Secured international relationship w Spain

1502: Arthur died, creating instability

Question 7

Malus Intercursus

Answer 7

1506

Even more freedom in terms of tax