Henry VII - Conclusions we can reach regarding Henry VII's handling of foreign policy - RG3

Question 1

How would you describe Henry VII’s foreign policy?

Answer 1

Necessarily defensive and reactive

Question 2

What was Henry’s foreign policy led by?

Answer 2

Largely led by international events and domestic concerns

Question 3

What were Henry’s policies largely reliant on?

Answer 3

distractions made elsewhere in Europe, this meant they were always going to be fragile and short term

Question 4

Once he established his dynasty what changed in Henry’s approach?

Answer 4

He became more ambitious and broady and avoided any expensive wars

Question 5

What was a key aim of Henry’s foreign policy?

Answer 5

To increase trade

Question 6

Why is it possible to argue that Henry’s foreign policy was not successful?

Answer 6

The death of Isabella and the failure to be included in the league of Cambrai