Foreign relations and Securing the sucession

Question 1

Foreign policy 1509-14

Answer 1

• 1513 Battle of the Spurs, captured two insignificant towns in Northern France
• 1513 Battle of Flodden, James IV killed however Henry did little to build on this

Question 2

Foreign policy 1514-26

Answer 2

• 1517, Charles and HRE agreed Treaty of Cambrai which isolated England
• 1520, Field of Cloth of Gold
• 1522, Treaty of Windsor, however Charles betrayed Henry twice

Question 3

Foreign policy 1527-40

Answer 3

• Treaty of Cambrai renewed in 1529, England isolated again
• Form Schmalkaldic League 1531, looking for Protestant Allies. Cromwell made overtures to the League in 1531 but nothing agreed about poss. alliance against Habsburgs and France.

Question 4

Foreign policy 1540-47

Answer 4

• 1542, Scots defeated at Solway Moss and James V killed but Henry failed to counter
• 1546, Peace with France as neither side could afford conflict