H7 FOREIGN POLICY

Question 1

When did the French invade the Duchy of Brittany (last independent area in France)? (Breton Crisis)

Answer 1

1487

Question 2

When did H7 summon parliament to grant him extraordinary revenue to send soliders to Brittany to help with the French invasion? (Breton Crisis)

Answer 2

1489

Question 3

How many soldiers did H7 send in 1491 to help with the French invasion of Brittany? (Breton Crisis)

Answer 3

6000 English “volunteers”

Question 4

How was the invasion of Brittany by France resolved? (Breton Crisis)

Answer 4

Anne of Brittany ‘backed into corner’ and agrees to marry French King Charles VIII - doesn’t want to, ends Brittany’s independence

Question 5

What were H7’s foreign policy aims?

Answer 5

1. maintain good relations with European powers, thus allowing him to consolidate his power at home
2. gain international recognition for the Tudor dynasty
3. maintain national security
4. defend the English trading interests

Question 6

What was France’s reaction to England helping Brittany in Breton Crisis?

Answer 6

Angry - agree to support Perkin Warbeck

Question 7

When does Anne of Brittany surrender? (Breton Crisis)

Answer 7

1491

Question 8

What happens in 1492 of the Breton Crisis?

Answer 8

Based on intelligence Charles VIII wanted to invade Italy + didn’t want a war with England. H7 invaded France with 26 000 men. French quickly sought peace

Question 9

When was the Treaty of Etaples? (Breton Crisis)

Answer 9

Novemeber 1492

Question 10

What was the agreement of the Treaty of Etaples? (Breton Crisis)

Answer 10

Charles VIII agreed to no longer harbour/assist pretenders - which ensured national security and the future of the Tudor dynasty (by ending backing of Perkin Warbeck). Received 745 000 crowns - about 5% of H7’s annual income - improved crown’s finances.

Question 11

Where did Englands exports go through in the Netherlands?

Answer 11

Antwerp & Burges

Question 12

Why did England have to keep good relations with Brittany?

Answer 12

Their trading with the Netherlands came under Brittany’s jurisdiction.

Question 13

Who was Margaret of Burgundy the sister of?

Answer 13

Richard III - she was a Yorkist.

Question 14

In what year did Margaret of Burgundy send 2000 mercenaries to aid Simnel in a war against H7?

Answer 14

1487

Question 15

When was H7 angry and ended trade relationship with Burgundy - this was a big risk in order for Brittany to kick out Perkin Warbeck?

Answer 15

1493

Question 16

When did H7 and Phillip (Margaret of Burgundy’s son agree the Intercursus Magnus? (free trade deal with Burgundy - excluding Flanders)

Answer 16

1496

Question 17

What year was the Intercursus Malus - Burgundy handed over Earl of Suffolk (Yorkist claimant). H7 imprisoned him - improved relationship.

Answer 17

1506

Question 18

When was the Treaty of Medina Del Campo?

Answer 18

28th March 1489

Question 19

What were the benefits of the Medina Del Campo treaty?

Answer 19

1. Ferdinand & Isabella recognised H7 as king quite early in his reign
2. Offered mutual protection in an attack + agreed to not habour rebels/pretenders
3. Secured a marriage alliance between Arthur and CoA

Question 20

When did CoA and Arthur marry?

Answer 20

1501

Question 21

When did Arthur die?

Answer 21

1502

Question 22

What happened in 1504 in Spain?

Answer 22

Isabella died, succession struggle in Spain - H7 supports Juana (CoA’s sister) + her husband Phillip of Burgundy - allowing them refuge in England in 1506.
Phillip dies, Juana grieving, Ferdinand claims Juana is made + takes regent of Castille. H7 isolated - F doesn’t want H8 to marry CoA.

Question 23

When does H8 marry CoA?

Answer 23

1509 - when H8 comes to the throne.