Henry VIII - Early Foreign Policy 1509 - 1514 Flashcards
When did councillors re-negotiate the Treaty of Etaples
1510
Why was the renegotiation of the Treaty of Etaples a conflict of interests for Henry?
It was a continuation of peace despite Henry’s desire for glory and conquest
What was the Holy League?
An anti-french league consisting of England, Spain, the Holy Roman Empire, Venice and the Papacy
The holy league was an alliance of nations against which country?
France
How many troops did Henry send to attack France in 1512?
10,000
Henry sent 10,000 troops to attack France in 1512 - how was he manipulated by Ferdinand and Maximilian?
Henry’s attack acted as a diversion which allowed Ferdinand to attack and capture Navarre, this had no real benefit to Henry
Henry personally led an army to attack France in 1513 - how many men did his army consist of?
25,000
Which battle did Henry win during his attack of France in 1513?
The Battle of the Spurs
Give two examples of small pieces of land that Henry captured during his attack of France in 1513?
Therouanne
Tournai
The two towns that Henry captured during his attack of France in 1513 were on the Bergundian/French border, who benefited most from their capture?
Maximilian as he gained strategically from their capture
When was the Anglo-Scottish war?
1513
During the Anglo-Scottish war who won the Battle of Flodden?
It was a simple win for the English
Which major Scottish figure died during the Anglo-Scottish war?
James IV
Why was Henry unable to launch a further invasion after the Battle of Flodden and exploit Scottish weaknesses?
He lacked the funds to do so
Why did Henry decide against raising taxation in order to launch a further invasion of Scotland after the Batlle of Flodden and exploit Scottish weaknesses?
Raising taxation risked a domestic rebellion
