Henry VII’s Relations With France And Brittany Flashcards
Who was Henry VII’s first foreign policy with?
France 1487
What took place in 1487?
The French invaded Brittany
Why was the invasion of Brittany important to Henry VII?
Was seen as a threat as Brittany was the closest to the border of the Chanel
What happens in 1489?
Henry VII calls Parliament to ask for extraordinary revenue to defend Brittany- granted
What the Treaty of Radon and when was it signed?
February 1489- Brittany was to pay for an English army for protection against France
Why was the treaty of radon good for Henry VII?
It showed a sign of alliance between Brittany and England
Why was the treaty of radon diminished and why was this bad for England?
Duchess of Burgundy was forced to marry Charles VIII of France and surrender to France, leaving the English army abandoned
What took place in 1492 and was it successful for England?
Henry VII invaded France, this was successful for England.
When was the treaty of Etaples signed?
November 1492
Why was the Treaty of Etaples created?
The French sought peace with England
What was agreed at the treaty of etaples? X2
Charles VIII would not support Warbeck, Charles would pay 5000 pounds a year for compensation of the war
How does the treaty of etaples show Henry VII’s main aims?
Dynastic recognition (Warbeck) and financial security (compensation)
