Foreign Policy In The Last Years Of Henrys Reign Flashcards
What challenges did Henry face in maintaining his achievements during his reign?
Henry found it difficult to maintain his early achievements due to changing situations.
What events in England raised concerns about succession during Henry’s reign?
The death of Prince Arthur in 1502 and his wife Elizabeth in 1503 caused renewed worries about the succession.
What did Henry consider after the deaths of Prince Arthur and Elizabeth?
Henry began to consider whether he should marry again.
How did Queen Isabella’s death in 1504 affect Henry’s marriage prospects?
A possible Spanish match became less of a possibility after Queen Isabella died.
What was Ferdinand’s priority after Isabella’s death?
Ferdinand’s first priority was to ensure the unity of Spain by becoming Regent.
Who was Ferdinand acting on behalf of after Isabella’s death?
Ferdinand acted on behalf of Isabella’s daughter Joanna, who was married to Philip, Duke of Burgundy.
What did Henry need to maintain good relations with Spain and Burgundy?
Henry needed to maintain good relations for dynastic and trading reasons.
How did Henry’s foreign policy actions appear?
Henry’s actions were frequently short term, reacting to the latest European situations.
What was Henry’s strategy in 1505 regarding Burgundy?
Henry was moving towards more friendly relations with Philip of Burgundy in case of possible aggression from France.
What was the consequence of Henry’s discussions about a Burgundian bride?
This automatically worsened relations with Ferdinand of Spain.
What alliance did Ferdinand form in late 1505?
Ferdinand married Louis XII’s niece, Germaine de Foix, cementing friendship with France.
What event in October 1506 changed the diplomatic landscape?
Philip of Burgundy suddenly died, weakening Burgundy.
What was Ferdinand’s action following Philip’s death?
Ferdinand declared himself King of Castile, succeeding his deceased wife, Isabella.
Who was the heir in the Netherlands after Philip’s death?
The heir was the six-year-old Archduke Charles, with Margaret of Savoy acting as Regent.
What was Henry’s concern regarding France and the Netherlands?
Henry was afraid that France might take the opportunity to seize some of the Netherlands.
