How Successful Was His Foreign Policy?

Question 1

What did Henry want in terms of security?

Answer 1

Henry wanted security from invasion and recognition of the succession after his death.

Question 2

What was Henry’s goal for England on the European stage?

Answer 2

He wanted England to be a major player on the European stage.

Question 3

What did Henry aim to secure for England?

Answer 3

He wanted to secure England’s trade.

Question 4

Did Henry succeed in his goals?

Answer 4

Overall, he succeeded - though not with a carefully thought-out plan that was maintained during his reign.

Question 5

How did Henry approach his goals at the beginning and end of his reign?

Answer 5

Especially at the beginning and in the last few years he had to be pragmatic.

Question 6

What limited Henry’s aspirations towards expanding English territory?

Answer 6

His limited financial budget curbed his aspirations towards expanding English territory.