Henry VIII’s reign 1540-47 Foreign policy Flashcards
Give four aims of Henry’s foreign policy in the 1540s
Claim the French throne, reconquer land in France, collect the French pension, glory, secure the dynasty, maintain trade links.
Which battle did the English defeat the Scots in in 1542?
Solway Moss
Which King was killed due to injuries in battle in 1542?
James V of Scotland
Who became Queen of Scotland in December 1542?
Mary Queen of Scots
Which treaty was signed between England and Scotland in July 1543?
Treaty of Greenwich
Which country renewed an alliance with Scotland in December 1543?
France
Who did Henry sign an agreement with in February 1544 for a joint invasion of France?
Charles V
How many men did Henry pledge to send for the French war?
40,000
Which territory was captured by the English in 1544?
Boulogne
Why did Charles V decide to conclude a separate peace treaty with the French in September 1544? (2 reasons)
He was short of money and felt Henry had broken the agreement to march on Paris
When was the peace treaty signed between England and France?
June 7 1546
What action was Henry forced to take due to the debt he was in from the war with France?
Debasing the coinage
