Henry VII - Foreign Policy , 1492-1502 , Successful diplomacy. Flashcards
What is the period of 1492-1502 considered for Henry?
The most successful period of diplomatic affairs.
When was the League of Venice?
1495
What was the League of Venice?
Other European nations, such as Venice; Milan; the Pope; Burgundy and Spain, felt that France was becoming too powerful and so they formed the League of Venice in hopes of driving Charles out of Italy.
What changes were made to the League of Venice in 1496?
Ferdinand realised that excluding England was dangerous, so he concluded the marriage between Arthur and Catherine and secured England’s entry into the league.
What was the League of Venice renamed to?
The Holy League
Under what condition would Henry vii join the Holy League?
That it wouldn’t mean definitive war against France.
What did Henry vii manage to do regarding France whilst also remaining on good terms with the league?
Make a commercial treaty with France.
When was the Magnus Intercursus?
1496
What was the context of the Magnus Intercursus?
Relations between England and Burgundy had deteriorated due to the presence of Warbeck in Europe.
Henry vii had placed a trade embargo on Burgundy in 1493. This was damaging to both countries.
What happened as a result of the Magnus Intercursus?
- Warbeck leaves Burgundy
- Brought the Trade Embargo to an end.
When was the Truce of Ayton?
1497
Who was the Truce of Ayton with?
The Truce of Ayton was concluded with James IV of Scotland.
What were Anglo-Scottish relations like in Henry Vii’s reign?
- Relations were cordial under James III (1485-1495).
- When James IV takes over, he shelters Warbeck and allows him to marry his cousin.
What did the Truce of Ayton settle?
It settled the marriage between James and Henry vii’s daughter Margaret.
What official peace treaty sanctioned the marriage agreed by the Truce of Ayton?
The Treaty of Perpetual peace.
