Henry VII - Foreign Policy Flashcards
What was the nature of Henry’s foreign policy?
Henry’s foreign policy was largely defensive, benefiting from France’s focus on Italy.
How did Henry use his foreign policy regarding threats to his throne?
He used it to defuse threats from pretenders.
What were Henry’s goals in foreign alliances?
He aimed to ally England with continental powers and arrange advantageous marriages for his children.
What was Henry’s initial policy towards France?
At first, Henry’s policy was anti-French.
What treaty did Henry sign in 1489 regarding Brittany?
He signed the Treaty of Redon, agreeing to support Duchess Anne against French attempts to take the duchy.
What military action did Henry take in 1489 about Brittany?
He received parliamentary taxes for the defense of Brittany and sent 6,000 men there.
What was the Treaty of Medina del Campo?
Signed in 1489 with Spain, it served as a counter-weight to France and included a marriage alliance prospect.
What event prompted Henry to invade France in 1492?
He invaded France because Charles VIII supported Perkin Warbeck and encouraged Scottish attacks.
What was the outcome of the Peace of Etaples in 1492?
Henry signed it without fighting and received a pension for 15 years.
How did relations with France change after 1492?
Relations improved after 1492.
What was the impact of Anne’s marriage to the French king?
Henry was unable to prevent France from taking control of Brittany.
What was the focus of French foreign policy after 1494?
France focused on invading Italy.
What was the significance of Spain in Henry’s foreign policy?
Spain was used as a counter-weight to France, though the alliance was complicated by Spain’s internal issues.
What was the outcome of the Treaty of Medina del Campo with Spain?
It included a marriage alliance between Prince Arthur and Catherine of Aragon and Spain’s agreement not to support pretenders.
What happened to Arthur in 1502?
Arthur died, leading to a new marriage proposal between Catherine and Prince Henry.
What was the League of Cambrai?
Formed in 1509 against France, England was left out and seen as isolated.
What were the Low Countries in relation to Henry’s foreign policy?
A group of provinces important for trade but seen as a threat due to support for pretenders.
What was the Magnus Intercursus?
A treaty in 1496 restoring trade with the Low Countries, agreeing not to support each other’s claimants.
What was the Treaty of Windsor in 1506?
It aimed for a triple alliance against France and included a new trade agreement.
What was the significance of Scotland in Henry’s foreign policy?
Scotland was seen as a potential threat due to its alliance with France.
What was the Truce of Ayton?
Ratified in 1498, it was a truce between England and Scotland.
What was Henry’s approach to Ireland?
He sent Sir Edward Poynings to reassert English authority and passed Poyning’s Law.
What did Poyning’s Law entail?
It required the Irish Parliament to meet only with the king’s consent and obey English laws.
What were the limitations of Henry’s governance in Ireland?
Ireland was not effectively governed by England, with laws often ignored outside the Pale.
