Henry VII Foreign Policy Flashcards
1
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What were the 3 broad aims of Henry VII’s foreign policy?
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- national security
- recognition of Tudor dynasty
- defence of English trading interests
2
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Why did Henry want to defend Brittany?
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- Felt obligated for defending him in exile
- feared French control of Brittany would increase the threat to England
3
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What was the 1489 Treaty of Redon?
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It stipulated that Duchess Anne would pay for a small English army to defend Brittany
4
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Why did the defence of Brittany fail?
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The Duchess of Brittany, Anne, surrendered after fearing resistance would be futile, leaving the English army marooned
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