Henrys Foreign Policy

Question 1

Treaty of estaples

Answer 1

1492 between france and England-

Question 2

Treaty of Redon with brittany

Answer 2

England sent 6000 troops to defend against Frances attempts to claim brittany

Question 3

Breton crisis outcome

Answer 3

Brittany was unable to defend itself against France
In December 1491 Anne of brittany married Charlie VIII, effectively ending Bretons independence

Question 4

Intercursus Magnus- response to burgundy

Answer 4

Burgundian merchants were banished from England
Imposed a trade embargo on burgundy,hurting both sides economically

Question 5

Impacts of intercursus Magnus

Answer 5

Improved diplomatic relations with England and burgundy, reducing the threat of foreign-backed pretenders.

Question 6

Treaty of medina del campo 1489

Answer 6

Marriage alliance between Prince Arthur and Catherine of Aragon
Both Spain and England agreed to provide military support in case of foreign attack

Question 7

Treaty of Windsor 1509

Answer 7

Signed between king Henry and Philip of burgundy
Granted English merchants favourable trading privileges in burgundy

Question 8

Perkin Warbeck affair

Answer 8

James IV welcomed Perkin Warbeck, a pretender back into Scotland, providing him a marriage and large pension
This relationship culminated in a Scottish invasion on the border.

Question 9

Treaty of perpetual peace and royal marriage

Answer 9

The treaty was made in 1502, and strengthened by the marriage of Margaret Tudor and James IV in 1503

Question 10

Cornish rebellion

Answer 10

The Cornish rebellion of 1497 complicated Henry’s response to the Scottish threat.
It stopped him from being able to launch a full-scale retaliatory attack on Scotland.