Henry VIII and Foreign Policy Flashcards
What were HVIII’s aims in foreign polict at the beginning of his regin?
To establish his presnece and demonstrate strength
When did HVIII first lead an army to France?
1512
When did Wolsey lead a secong expedition to France?
1513
What were the results of the 1513 expedition to France?
Battle of Spurs victory and gain of Therouanne and Tournai
What treaty with France was made in 1514
Treaty of Saint Germaine-en-Laye
In 1512, what country invaded England?
Scotland
In what battle were the Scots defeated in 1513?
Battle of Flodden
Why was there a personal threat to HVIII in regard to foreign policy?
All major powers were now ruled by young monarchs such as himself
When was the treaty of London
October 1518
What did the Treaty of London call for?
Univesal peace - over two dozen countries signed
How did Wolsey have every country sign the Treaty of London
Seperately
When was the Field of the Cloth of Gold?
June 1520
What was the Field of the Cloth of Gold?
A meeting with Francis
In 1522, England declared war on what country?
France - there was a better alliance with Spain due to CoA
When was the League of Cognac created?
1526
