Henry VII - Foreign Policy Flashcards
Why did the English get involved in the French invasion of Brittany?
Invasion of 1487 led to Henry calling parliament in 1489. French control of Brittany could also be a potential threat to England.
What was the treaty between England and Brittany?
Treaty of Redon in February 1489. Anne agreed to pay for a small English army. Maximillian had a marriage by proxy with Anne so didn’t want Brittany to fall into French hands.
What was the outcome of England’s involvement in Brittany?
Anne married Charles, which led to England being marooned in Brittany.
What was the peace settlement when England invaded France?
Treaty of Etaples in November 1492
French withdrew support for Perkin Warbeck
Pension of £5000 per annum
Why did Henry put a trade embargo with the Netherlands?
Maximillian and Philip offered hospitality to Perkin Warbeck
How did the relationship with the Netherlands improve?
Intercursus magnus in 1496
Intercursus malus in 1506
Philip and Maximillian agreed to hand over the Earl of Suffolk
What was the terms of the treaty with Spain?
1489 - Treaty of Medina del Campo
Monarchies offered mutual protection
Agreed not to harbour rebels or pretenders
Marriage alliance between Arthur and Catherine
What were some problems with the treaty with Spain?
Arrangement for royal marriage did not go smoothly
Ferdinand did not want marriage to go ahead whilst England was still threatened by Warbeck
Monarchs argued over the size of Catherine’s dowry
What were the problems brought about by Arthur’s death?
Ferdinand did not want Catherine to marry Henry VIII
Proposed marriage would require expensive papal dispensation
Henry’s support of Juana in the succession struggle made Ferdinand a less significant political figure
What were the terms of Henry’s treaty with Juana?
Treaty of Winsor 1506
Intercursus malus
Return of the Earl of Suffolk
Proposed marriage alliance between himself and Philip’s sister
Recognition of Juana strengthened their claim to the throne
What happened after Philip’s death?
Ferdinand became regent of Castille, leading to Henry becoming diplomatically isolated
Why was the relationship between England and Scotland tense?
James IV offered hospitality to Perkin Warbeck and encouraged him to cross the border in 1496. This prompted Henry to raise an army for the invasion of Scotland.
How did the relationship with Scotland improve?
Treaty of Ayton - 1497 took place because of the Cornish rebellion
1502 - Treaty of Perpetual Peace
1503 - James married Henry’s daughter Margaret
Why was the relationship with Ireland tense?
Kildare crowned Lambert Simnel king of Ireland in 1486 and supported Perkin Warbeck in 1491.
Henry appointed his son as the Lieutenant of Ireland
Poynings law meant that Ireland could not pass laws without English approval
How did the relationship with Ireland improve?
1496 - Kildare decided there was no benefit in supporting the Yorkist cause and served Henry loyally
