Henry VII - Foreign Policy, Anglo-Burgundian Relations

Question 1

Why were good reations with Burgundy important?

Answer 1

The Bulk of England’s exports went through parts of the Netherlands which came under Burgundy’s juridstriction.
England’s main source of income/ industry was the cloth trade which mainly involved Antwerp.
Commercial interests meant good relations were important.

Question 2

Why did Anglo-Burgundian relations deteriorate?

Answer 2

• Margaret Burgundy was a leading proponent of the Yorkist Cause
• The Burgundians gave refuge to Perkin Warbeck in 1493.
• Henry wrote a letter of irritation to Philip over Margaret’s support for Warbeck but Philip ignored it.

Question 3

Who did Margaret enlist the help of against Henry VII?

Answer 3

Her Step-son-in-law, Maximillain.

* Powerful political enemies.

Question 4

How did poor relations with Burgundy jeapordise Henry’s foreign policy?

Answer 4

Henry placed a trade embargo on Burgundy in 1493 after they help Warbeck.
This brings two of Henry’s aims into conflict - promote prosperity and dynastic security.
Henry sacrificed english prosperity and the commercial interests of London and East-Coast merchants.

Question 5

What happened in London as a result of the trade embargo with Burgundy (1493)

Answer 5

In October of 1493 there was an 80-man merchant riot as a response to the trade-embargo.

Question 6

Why was Margaret of Burgundy a complicating factor for Henry VII?

Answer 6

She was the sister of Edward IV and Richard III, a powerful noblewoman and the leading upholder of the Yorkist cause.