Wolseys Foreign Policies

Question 1

What was the treatry of London?

Answer 1

(1518) france Spain, England have ‘universal peace’ in response to the rising power of the otteman empire. It stated that nations that betray policy, then other two countries will attack.

[failed in 1521 due to Franco the first not being HRE but Charles v being it.]

Question 2

What was the field of the cloth of gold?

Answer 2

(1520) Conferences between Henry, Francis to prevent war.
Was a fortnight of feasting and jousting in Calais which showed of their prestige. Organised by Wolsey.
But no decisions we’re made, so no improvements or benefits to England relations with france.(increase Spain suspicion)

Question 3

What was the War with france significance ‘?

Answer 3

(1522-1525) allied with Spain from England having better political trade interests (1523) the duke of Suffolk lead 11,000 troops on an attack on Paris. Although promised troops also sent from Charles v did not turn up.
Forcing them England to retreat despite being 80 away from the capital

Causing Charles V to win an unexpected victory at the battle of Pavia in (1525) and captured Francis 1

Although Spain did not see England as an equal. Which but there taxes

Question 4

What was the treaty of Moore?

Answer 4

(1525) following the betrayal of Charles v. England sided with france for concern of growing power. HenryVIII gave up his claims to france for annual payment to bring peace

Question 5

What was the treaty of Westminster?

Answer 5

(1527) An alliance between france, pope, Venice and Florence to prevent Charles v conquest. Threatened him with armed intervention