Henry VIII Foreign Policy Flashcards
What was Henry VIII Foreign policy aims
- War with France
- Securing the Dynasty
- Increase own status and compete with other foreign kings such as Francis and Charles
- Collect his pension from France
- French crown
What did Henry win in the first French war
Theouranne and Tournai - not significant areas but enough to satisfy Henry
What was the most important battle during the second french war and why
The battle of Pavia (1525) was a major loss for England as Henry had betrayed Charles who then went on to capture Francis and deny Henry the french crown. Losing a powerful ally
What was the treaty of London and when was it signed?
- It was a peace treaty between many major European powers such as France and Spain. Great success in the short term as it was proof England had become a key negotiator in Europe, and gave England security. However failed in the long term because of the reignited Habsburg Valois conflict in 1519
When was the field of cloth and gold?
1520
What was the field of cloth and gold and what did it achieve?
Set in Calais, France, it was a host of good will and games between Francis I and Henry VIII.
Each king had tried to impress the other and assert power through jousting, hosting meals etc. Cost England a great amount of money, over just a way of showing Henry was better than France.
Why was the second French war unsuccessful?
Cost 400,000 - a yearly income.
Battle of Pavia meant Charles abandoned Henry, and captured France for himself. Charles also annulled the planned marriage between Him and Henrys Daughter Mary
When was battle of spurs
1513 - first French war
What happened in the battle of spurs
England had a great victory winning tournai and theourrainne, although of nothing significant, it Boosted Henry’s image through the people envisioning him as a warrior king
When was the Anglo-French treaty
1514
What was the Anglo-French treaty
Louis XII had given Henry £10,000 per year for French pension. Louis XIi and Henry’s sister Mary was meant to marry.
What was the treaty of cambria
A treaty proposed by Wolsey but rejected by European powers. It lowered the profile of England immensely and meant England was at threat to a French Spanish invasion
What was the treaty of Westminster (1527)
Attempt to unite England and France against Spain (Charles)
Charles ignored treaty despite Henry’s threat of military intervention.
Charles went on to capture the pope in Rome blocking Henry from his divorce.
Why was the second French war unsuccessful?
Cost 400,000 - a yearly income.
Battle of Pavia meant Charles abandoned Henry, and captured France for himself. Charles also annulled the planned marriage between Him and Henrys Daughter Mary
When did Henry VIII capture bolougne,
1544.
Why was the war with France in the 1540s so unsuccessful
Boulougne was more expensive to maintain than it was worth, it had to be returned to France during Edward’s reign. Henry also spent vast amounts of money on the war, funded by monastic land and the debasement of coinage which left Edward with a difficult legacy to uphold.
How were relations with Scotland in the 1530s and 40s .
James V, Henrys nephew had married a French princess. This put Henry at unease and attempted to form an alliance against France, James didn’t show up. This led to a raid on Scotland bringing a historic victory of solway moss.
When was Solway Moss.
1552
When was the treaty of greenwhich and what did it do?
It was in 1553 and it was a peace treaty between Scotland and England.
Was the treaty of greenwhich a success
No as in 1554 the Scottish parliament rejected it and renewed an alliance with France, this was the end of Englands links with Scotland under Henry VIII
How much did the third french war cost
Over 2mn
What was the treat of nice and when was it
1538 and it was a treaty between France and Spain, making a catholic invasion on England more likely
