Outcomes Of Wolseys Foreign Policy Aims

Question 1

Wolseys successes

Answer 1

1514- battle of the spurs
Final battle in first French war gave victory to Henry

1518- the treaty of London
Signed by 20 European leaders
Brought prestige to Henry
Placed Henry in centre of European politics

1520- the field of cloth of gold
One of a series of diplomatic meetings
Was an impressive display of English power and wealth putting Henry centre of European diplomacy

Question 2

Wolseys failure

Answer 2

1522- French war and alliance with Charles B failed
Charles gave Henry very little military support
Charles released Francis from captivity
War unpopular and cost £430,000

1525- alliance with France to fight Charles V failed
French defeated by Charles and received little help from England