Henry VII - Foreign Policy Flashcards
What were Henry VII aims in foreign policy?
National Security
Trade Links
Recognition of the Tudor Dynasty
International Recognition
Give 3 terms of the Treaty of Etaples
1) France wouldn’t support Warbeck
2) France pay £5,000 annually to England (pension)
3) France pay for HVII’s expenses for aiding Brittany
When was the Treaty of Etaples signed?
Nov 1482
What is the alliance between France and Scotland called?
the Auld Alliance
Why was the Treaty of Etaples set up?
1491, HVII asserted his claim for the French Crown. English invaded France after Parliament gave Henry a grant. Charles VIII didn’t want to fight b/c he wanted territory in Italy.
When was the Treaty of Redon signed?
1489
What were the terms of the Treaty of Redon?
Brittany would pay the cost of the 6,000 soldiers Henry sent
HRE promised to give support but was unreliable.
Why was the Treaty of Redon made?
Brittany and France were at conflict with each other, Henry supported Brittany by sending 6,000 soldiers b/c he was exiled there and felt like he needed to help.
1488, the French defeated the Bretons.
When was Medina del Campo signed and who was it between?
March 1489
Spain & England
What were the terms of Medina del Campo?
Catherine of Aragon & Prince Arthur marry
Equal trading rights for merchants
Would help each other against the French
Spain wouldn’t support/help Rebels
When was the marriage alliance between Spain & England signed?
1496
When did Arthur & Catherine marry?
Nov 1st 1501
When did Arthur die?
1502
Why was Ferdinand angry at Henry?
He kept the dowry after Arthurs death & didn’t proceed with the marriage of Henry VIII & Catherine
What did Henry do to celebrate Medina del Campo?
Commissioned a gold sovereign
