Henry VIII - Foreign Policy (1540-1547) Flashcards
What was the main focus of FP during this period?
War/military glory
When did Henry invade Scotland in this period?
1542
Who died at the Battle of Solway Moss?
James V
How old was Mary ‘Queen of Scots’ when inheriting the throne?
7 days old
What was the Treaty of Greenwich?
Betrothal of Prince Edward and Mary ‘Queen of Scots’
When was the Treaty of Greenwich signed?
1543
What two reasons are there for the failure of the Treaty of Greenwich?
Scottish parliament wouldn’t sign the treaty
Earl of Arran betrayed the English
Who led the English armies during the ‘Rough Wooing’
Thomas Seymour, Earl of Hertford
Which city was raided during the ‘Rough Wooing’?
Edinburgh
Which city did Henry capture during his invasion of France?
Boulogne
Who fought at Ancrum Moor? Who won?
France & England
France won
Which Island was captured by the French in this period?
Isle of Wight
What was the name of Henry’s flagship that sank in the Solent?
Mary Rose
What did Henry have to do in order to fund his wars in France?
Debasement of the Coinage (1544-1546)
