Henry VII - Foreign Policy Flashcards
When did England invade France in Henry VII’s reign and why?
1492, because Duchess Anne of Brittany married Charles VIII
What did France do as a result of England invading in 1492?
Withdrew support for Warbeck and signed the Treaty of Etaples
What was the Treaty of del Campo and when was it?
1489, where Henry arranged Arthur to marry Catherine of Aragon with Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain
What were anglo-scottish relations in Henry VII’s reign like and why?
Tense, because James IV offered Warbeck support and an army
What did Henry VII do to eliminate Warbeck’s use to Scotland?
Signed the Treaty of Perpetual Peace with James IV in 1502 and had his daughter marry James in 1503
Who was Margaret of Burgundy and what did she do?
She was Richard III’s sister and a Yorkist. She accepted Warbeck in Burgundy and gave him her full support
What was the Intercursus Magnus and why was it signed?
After Emperor Maximilian gave Warbeck support, Henry paused trade until Warbeck left Burgundy
Who was Kildare and what did he do?
He was removed from power in Ireland after showing support for Simnel and Warbeck, however was placed back for financial reasons
What was the auld alliance?
Dated back to 1295 and was a military and diplomatic alliance between France and Scotland that eventually became commercial
Who did Prince Arthur marry and was it a success?
Catherine of Aragon in 1501 - no, because he died in 1502
Who did Prince Henry marry and was it a success?
Catherine of Aragon in 1509 - yes, up until 1533
Who did Princess Margaret marry?
James IV in 1503
Who did Princess Mary marry?
Louis XII in France in 1514
Which foreign powers were the most to least threat for Henry VII
Burgundy, France, Scotland, Spain, Holy Roman Empire, Brittany
