henry vii foreign policy

Question 1

Ireland

Answer 1

• 1495 Poynings law 1495= Irish parliament cannot pass a law without the approval of England
• too expensive for Henry
• By 1496, Kildare stopped supporting Yorkists and became loyal to Henry

Question 2

Brittanny

Answer 2

• Treaty of Redon 1489: Henry agreed to send 6k troops to defend Breton independance
• Anne of Brittany married King of France and formed alliances, thus deserting Henry’s men in enemy territory

Question 3

Treaty of Medina del Campo

Answer 3

• 1489 signed with Spain, meaning Henry and Spain would go to war against France to recover lost territory
• Alliance cemented with marriage proposal between Arthur and Catherine of Aragon
• Spain cannot harbour any threats to the English crown

Question 4

Magnus Intercursus

Answer 4

• Henry introduces trade embargo between 1993-96 as punishment for Burgundy housing pretender Perkin Warbeck
• Warbeck leaves Burgundy
• Magnus Intercursus restores normal trade between the countries

Question 5

Treaty of Windsor 1506

Answer 5

• Philip dies
• Ferdinand marries neice of French king
• Juana is presumed insane to Ferdinand leading to Ferd becoming regent of Castille