Henry VII - Key foreign policy issues - RG3 Flashcards
1
Q
What were England’s relationships with foreign powers closely tied to?
A
Developments in Europe
2
Q
What was Henry’s foreign policy initially dictated by?
A
Succession
3
Q
Give a key initial priority of Henry’s foreign policy?
A
Gain acceptance of his right to rule from other monarchs
4
Q
When was a truce with France agreed?
A
1485
5
Q
When was a truce with Scotland agreed?
A
1486
6
Q
When was a truce with the Hapsburg Empire agreed?
A
1487
7
Q
Why did Henry build a longer term alliance with Spain?
A
It acted as an insurance policy against France
8
Q
What did Henry’s later foreign policy focus on?
A
Trade, dynastic expansion and his own succession
