HENRY VII: FOREIGN POLICY Flashcards
What year was the Treaty of Étaples signed? Who was it between?
1492.
England and France.
Why was the Treaty of Étaples established?
With the loss of Brittany seeming imminent in 1491, Henry asserted his claim on the French throne.
Nine days after setting foot in France, Charles offered peace.
What were the terms of the Treaty of Étaples?
- Charles would give no further aid to English rebels.
- Charles would pay most of Henry’s costs for intervening in Brittany.
- French Pension.
What year was the Treaty of Medina del Campo? Who was it between?
1489.
England and Spain.
What had Henry suggested in early 1488?
A marriage between his eldest son, Prince Arthur and Catherine of Aragon.
What were the terms of the Treaty of Medina del Campo?
- Ferdinand agreed to Henry’s demands about the size of Catherine’s dowry.
- Promised not to aid any English rebels.
What year was the Treaty of Dordrecht? Who was it between?
1489.
England and the HRE.
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Dordrecht?
Alliance between England and HRE against France, in support of Brittany.
What year was the Treaty of Redon? Who was it between?
1489.
England and Brittany.
Why was the Treaty of Redon a failure for Henry?
- Maximillian’s support was unreliable and the Spanish sent a force of only 2000 in 1490.
- Henry dispatched 6000 men to defend, but ultimately failed.
What were the three main aims of Henry VII’s foreign policy?
- Trade
- Recognition of Tudor Dynasty
- National Security
Why was foreign policy particularly important for Henry?
Usurper.
What truce was signed between England and Scotland in 1497? When did this become a full treaty?
Truce of Ayton.
Treaty = 1499 (Peace of Ayton)
Why was the Truce of Ayton agreed?
James IV took Warbeck into his favour in 1495.
Warbeck’s invasion of England with the Scottish came to nothing.
What other treaty was agreed with Scotland? What year?
The Treaty of Perpetual Peace.
1502.
