Henry VIII's Policies - 1529 N/A

Question 1

King of France

Answer 1

• 1512-13, attempted invasion of Gasgony = huge cost, achieved nothing.
• Treaty of London meant Wolsey had to return Tournai to France.
• Charles I’s election as Holy Roman Emperor challenged France.
• In 1523, Wolsey tried to raise money for France war, only £300,000/£800,000 required.
• Early Campaigns in France 1512-14 = gains

Question 2

Military Glory

Answer 2

• Successful siege on internationally known city of Tournai, French defeated in battle.
• King James I of Scotland killed in failed siege on Battle of Flodden Field - early
• Treaty of Bruges 1521, Wolsey promised Charles to declare war on France if Francis refused to make peace –> Charles invaded Italy instead, which meant losses of £400,000

Question 3

National Security

Answer 3

• Treaty of London 1518, peace w/ over 20 countries. But overshadowed by Charles I of Spain HRE.
• New Scottish King (after Battle of Flodden Field) James V only 17 months old, no threat.
• 1517, Henry left isolated by French + Spanish peace treaty of Noyan 1517.
• Wolsey unfairly punished Sir Amyas Paulet.

Question 4

Prestige

Answer 4

• Wolsey makes Henry centre of European affairs as a peacemaker, e.g. treaty of London.
• Treaty of Burges, Henry lost prestige + had to go to war.
• Francis caused Henry’s sister Mary to marry Duke of Suffolk Charles Brandon w/o his permission.
• The Field of Cloth of Gold, 1520