Henry VII - The Italian Wars (1494 - 1509) - RG3 Flashcards
1
Q
When did France invade Italy?
A
1494
2
Q
What was England’s main foreign policy concern of the 1490’s?
A
The threat posed by Perkin Warbeck
3
Q
What were the positives of the Italian wars for Henry?
A
Henry’s rivals would have less of an interest in supporting a Yorkist pretender further securing Henry’s position on the throne
4
Q
Who was Henry encouraged by to join the war against the French?
A
The Holy Roman Emperor
5
Q
What was the issue with a potential attack on France?
A
It would prove very expensive
6
Q
Give another disadvantage of a potential invasion of France
A
There would have been probable french retaliation
7
Q
Give a positive of France’s invasion of Italy?
A
It kept the attention away from England
