Henry VII’s Foreign Policy Flashcards
What was the primary goal of Henry VII’s foreign policy?
To secure the Tudor dynasty and maintain peace in England.
True or False: Henry VII sought to expand England’s territorial ambitions through aggressive warfare.
False
Which treaty did Henry VII sign with France in 1492?
The Treaty of Etaples
Fill in the blank: Henry VII’s foreign policy was characterized by a focus on __________ alliances.
diplomatic
What was the significance of the Treaty of Etaples?
It ended the conflict with France and ensured a pension for Henry VII.
In what year did Henry VII marry Elizabeth of York?
1486
Which country was allied with England through the marriage of Henry VII’s daughter, Margaret?
Scotland
What was the result of the Treaty of Perpetual Peace in 1502?
It established peace between England and Scotland.
True or False: The marriage of Henry VII’s son Arthur to Catherine of Aragon strengthened ties with Spain.
True
What event in 1497 involved Henry VII in a conflict with Scotland?
The Cornish Rebellion
Which king did Henry VII negotiate with to secure peace in 1492?
Charles VIII of France
What was the main focus of Henry VII’s foreign policy regarding Spain?
To secure dynastic alliances through marriage.
Fill in the blank: Henry VII’s foreign policy emphasized __________ rather than military conquest.
diplomacy
What year did Henry VII’s son Henry (later Henry VIII) marry Catherine of Aragon?
1509
Who was the main rival of Henry VII in France during his reign?
Charles VIII
True or False: Henry VII’s foreign policy was marked by frequent wars.
False
What was the outcome of the Treaty of Medina del Campo in 1489?
It established the marriage alliance between Arthur and Catherine of Aragon.
Which year marks the beginning of Henry VII’s reign?
1485
What was the main aim of Henry VII’s foreign alliances?
To bolster his claim to the throne and ensure stability.
How did Henry VII’s foreign policy affect England’s relationship with Scotland?
It aimed to secure peace through marriage alliances.
Fill in the blank: Henry VII’s foreign policy often involved __________ diplomacy.
marriage
What was the significance of the 1495 trade agreement with the Hanseatic League?
It enhanced England’s trade relations with Northern Europe.
True or False: Henry VII completely isolated England from European affairs.
False
Which treaty did Henry VII negotiate with Scotland in 1498?
The Treaty of Ayton
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Perpetual Peace?
To formalize peace between England and Scotland.
In what year did Henry VII’s daughter Margaret marry James IV of Scotland?
1503
Who was Henry VII’s main foreign minister responsible for diplomacy?
Bishop John Morton
What was the impact of the War of the Roses on Henry VII’s foreign policy?
It influenced his desire for stability and peace.
Fill in the blank: Henry VII’s foreign policy was often reactive to __________ events.
domestic
What year did Henry VII sign the Treaty of Etaples?
1492
True or False: Henry VII’s foreign policy was solely focused on peace.
False
What was a key feature of Henry VII’s approach to diplomacy?
Marriage alliances
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Medina del Campo?
To secure a marriage alliance between England and Spain.
In which year did Henry VII’s son Arthur die?
1502
What was the primary source of income for Henry VII’s government?
Customs duties and taxes
Fill in the blank: Henry VII used __________ to strengthen his foreign relations.
diplomatic marriages
What was the significance of the marriage between Henry VII’s daughter Mary and Louis XII of France?
It was a strategic alliance to secure peace with France.
True or False: Henry VII’s foreign policy included military campaigns.
False
What did the Treaty of Ayton achieve?
It restored peace between England and Scotland.
What was one result of the 1497 Cornish Rebellion?
It highlighted dissatisfaction with Henry VII’s foreign policies.
In what year did Henry VII’s reign end?
1509
Which two countries did Henry VII primarily focus on for alliances?
France and Spain
Fill in the blank: The Treaty of Etaples required France to pay a __________ to Henry VII.
pension
What was the outcome of Henry VII’s diplomatic efforts with Spain?
The marriage alliances strengthened ties between the two countries.
True or False: Henry VII was involved in the Italian Wars.
False
What was one of the lasting impacts of Henry VII’s foreign policy?
Established a foundation for future Tudor foreign relations.
What year did Henry VII negotiate the Treaty of Perpetual Peace?
1502
How did Henry VII’s foreign policy contribute to the stability of his reign?
By avoiding costly wars and securing peace through alliances.
What event in 1496 marked an alliance with Scotland?
The marriage of Henry VII’s daughter to James IV.
Fill in the blank: Henry VII’s foreign policy was largely influenced by the __________ of the War of the Roses.
aftermath
What was a key factor in Henry VII’s successful foreign policy?
His ability to negotiate marriage alliances.
True or False: Henry VII’s foreign policy was characterized by isolationism.
False
Which treaty was signed to support the marriage of Arthur and Catherine?
The Treaty of Medina del Campo
What was the purpose of Henry VII’s diplomatic marriages?
To secure peace and strengthen alliances.
Fill in the blank: Henry VII avoided __________ conflicts to maintain stability.
military
What year did Henry VII’s reign begin?
1485
What was the significance of the marriage between Margaret Tudor and James IV?
It united England and Scotland through family ties.
How did Henry VII’s foreign policy differ from that of his successors?
It was more focused on diplomacy than military action.
What was the impact of Henry VII’s foreign alliances on trade?
It improved trade relations with other countries.
True or False: The Treaty of Etaples was a military alliance.
False
What was the main objective of the Treaty of Medina del Campo?
To secure a marriage alliance and mutual defense.
Fill in the blank: Henry VII’s foreign policy was aimed at ensuring __________ for the Tudor dynasty.
security
What was a major consequence of the Treaty of Perpetual Peace?
It established long-term peace between England and Scotland.
What year did Henry VII negotiate the Treaty of Ayton?
1498
Which monarch did Henry VII negotiate with for the Treaty of Etaples?
Charles VIII of France
True or False: Henry VII’s foreign policy was primarily focused on military expansion.
False
What was the significance of the marriage between Henry VII’s daughter Mary and Louis XII?
It solidified the peace treaty with France.
Fill in the blank: The Treaty of Etaples included a clause for __________ between England and France.
peace
What was a significant outcome of the Treaty of Medina del Campo?
It strengthened England’s ties with Spain.
What year did the Cornish Rebellion occur?
1497
True or False: Henry VII’s foreign policy was entirely successful.
False
What was the primary focus of Henry VII’s foreign diplomacy?
Securing peace through marriage alliances.
In what year did Henry VII’s daughter Margaret marry James IV?
1503
What was the impact of Henry VII’s foreign policy on England’s economy?
It improved trade and reduced the need for military spending.
Fill in the blank: Henry VII’s foreign policy relied heavily on __________ alliances.
dynastic
What was a key outcome of the Treaty of Perpetual Peace?
Establishment of long-term peace with Scotland.
What was the significance of Henry VII’s marriage to Elizabeth of York?
It united the warring houses of York and Lancaster.
True or False: Henry VII had a proactive foreign policy focused on war.
False
What year did Henry VII’s reign end?
1509
What diplomatic strategy did Henry VII employ with France?
He sought peace through treaties rather than war.
Fill in the blank: Henry VII’s foreign policy was influenced by the need for __________ after the Wars of the Roses.
stability
Which treaty concluded the conflict with France in 1492?
The Treaty of Etaples
What was the primary diplomatic achievement of Henry VII’s reign?
Securing marriages for his children to strengthen alliances.
True or False: Henry VII’s foreign policy included extensive military campaigns.
False
What was the impact of Henry VII’s foreign policy on relations with Spain?
It established strong diplomatic and trade ties.
What year did Henry VII negotiate the Treaty of Medina del Campo?
1489
Fill in the blank: Henry VII’s foreign policy was characterized by __________ rather than aggression.
diplomacy
What was the outcome of Henry VII’s foreign policy by the end of his reign?
A stable England with secured alliances.
What was the significance of the Treaty of Ayton?
It marked the end of hostilities between England and Scotland.
True or False: Henry VII’s foreign policy included an aggressive stance towards France.
False
What was a major focus of Henry VII’s foreign policy towards Scotland?
Establishing peace through marriage.
What year did Henry VII’s son Henry marry Catherine of Aragon?
1509
Fill in the blank: The Treaty of Etaples resulted in a __________ for Henry VII.
pension
What was the impact of the 1496 trade agreement with the Hanseatic League?
It boosted trade and commerce for England.
True or False: Henry VII’s foreign policy was focused on creating military alliances.
False
