Henry VIII foreign policy

Question 1

who was the ruler in France during 1515 to 1519

Answer 1

Francis I

Question 2

who was the ruler of the Holy Roman Empire

Answer 2

Charles V

Question 3

What happened with Francis I and caused issues with Henry VIII

Answer 3

had caused the marriage between the Duke of Suffolk and Mary; Henry’s sister. This caused problems since she had married a noble without permission, and had caused tensions to rise with Francis

Question 4

What happened in Europe

Answer 4

After the death of Ferdinand, Charles I ( also Charles V) had signed a treaty with Spain. This led to Henry being on the sidelines of issues involving foreign policy in Europe.

Question 5

When was the Treaty of London signed

Answer 5

1518

Question 6

what did this do for England

Answer 6

the Treaty basically led to every country signing condenming war. If one country went against it, all countries would go into war with them

Question 7

what year was the field of the Cloth of Gold

Answer 7

1520

Question 8

what was the purpose of this

Answer 8

improve relationships with France and England, in reality it did nothing and was just to show off money

Question 9

why did foreign policy affect Henry’s Great Matter?

Answer 9

Catherine of Aragon’s nephew was the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V
1527- Sack of Rome left the Pope under control of Charles making it almost impossible to official the annulment.

Question 10

Who was responsible for England’s foreign policy

Answer 10

• majority of it was run by Wolsey when dealing with when dealing with treaties and paper work
• Henry only showed interest when it came towards war or the annulment.