Henry ruining his fathers legacy plan Flashcards
3 paragraphs
Foreign policy
Economic
Security
argument
Yes, Henry’s policy differed significantly from that of his father, however in the most important element he continued his fathers legacy by securing his dynasty
What was Henry VII’s foreign policy?
Minimal. Non-agressive.
Why did Henry 7 want non-aggressive foreign policy?
He didn’t want to further threaten his position on the throne and wanted to keep money within the crown.
What are examples of Henry VII’s non aggressive foreign policy?
1492 Treaty of Etaples
1489 Treaty of Medina Del Campo
1497 Truce of Ayton
When were the peace agreements signed?
Henry signed peace agreements with France as soon as 1486.
When were the peace agreements signed?
Henry signed peace agreements with France as soon as 1486.
What is an example of Henry VIII’s aggressive foreign policy in Scotland?
Battle of Flodden 1512
Led by Catherine of Aragon
Led to 10,000 Scottish deaths compared to 1,000 English
Boosted the English militaries reputation
Started Henry being seen as a warrior king
What is an example of Henry VIII’s aggressive foreign policy in France?
1513 Battle of Spurs
Led to the reclamation of Therouanne and Tournai
Formalised in the 1514 Treaty of St German
Increased his imperial and warrior king status
What is an example of Henry VIII being non-aggressive in Spain?
He married Catherine of Aragon, keeping English-Spanish relations strong
This kept his fathers legacy as his father had originally drawn up the Treaty of Medina Del Campo
What is an example of Henry’s non-aggressive policy in Europe?
In his early years he remained mostly unestablished in Europe, with no significant land gains made, mirroring the consequences of his father’s policies around non-aggressive policy.
What are the 3 themes in which Henry VII created security for himself?
-Corination
-Marriage
-Parliament
How did Henry VII create security for himself throughout his reign?
Fighting off pretenders to the throne
Diminishing the power of the nobility
How could it be argued that Henry VIII continued to fight for security?
He went with the popular things to do, such as executing Empson and Dudley 16 months after Henry’s assertion
He executed Edmund de la Pole, the main Yorkist Claimant.
He was clearly very focused on creating an heir.
How could it be argued that Henry VIII did not have a focus on security?
He reinstated 175 bonds and recognisances
Disbanded the Council Learned
Modified the role of the Privy Chamber.
Lack of economic control
