HENRY VIII: FOREIGN POLICY TO 1547 Flashcards
What were Henry’s main aims in foreign policy in 1540s?
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- Claim the French throne.
- Reconquer land in France + French pension.
- Glory.
- Improve relations with Scotland.
- Improve England’s status.
- Secure Tudor dynasty.
What was signed in 1532 between England and France?
A defensive Anglo-French alliance was signed. In which Francis was looking for an ally against Charles V.
Who was initially supposed to be apart of the third French war?
Joint invasion with Charles V but Charles changed his mind.
What happened regarding war with France in 1546?
Henry made peace with France at Camp, in which he was allowed to keep the territory gained in Boulogne.
Where did Henry have victory in 1542? Against whom?
Victory at Solway Moss, 1542.
Against Scotland.
Who did James V marry in 1538?
Married Mary of Guise, a relative of the French King.
How did relations deteriorate between Henry VIII and James V in September 1541?
Henry arranged to meet James at Work to come to an agreement to protect England against France. James didn’t show.
When did James V die? How?
December 1542. In battle at Solway Moss.
What treaty was signed in July 1543 with Scotland? What did it do?
Treaty of Greenwich.
Established peace and betrothed Edward to Mary.
What happened to the Treaty of Greenwich in December 1543?
Scottish Parliament rejected it, and renewed previous treaties with France.
What was the cost of the Third French War?
£2,144,765
What was the one success of the third French war?
Capture of Boulogne in 1544.
What Truce was signed between Charles V and Francis I in 1538?
Truce of Nice. Henry VIII offered to mediate but was not allowed to do so.
How was Henry’s ambitious claim to the French throne ended?
Through Charles V and Francis I signing the Treaty of Crepy in 1544.
How was Henry’s ambitious claim to the French throne ended?
Through Charles V and Francis I signing the Treaty of Crepy in 1544.
