Wolseys Foreign Policy Flashcards
What were 3 of Wolseys foreign policy aims
Better relationship with France to make sure England isn’t left diplomatically isolated, give Henry international prestige and provide opportunity for Henry to gain military glory in battle
When was the treat of London
1518
What was the treaty of London
An agreement that neither England France or Spain would attack each other - non aggressive foreign policy
Was the treat of London a success
Yes
Why was the treat of London a success
Made Henry seem like a European peace maker, people viewed England with significant power, was praised and put England in the centre of European politics
What happened in 1519
Charles I became Charles V Holy Roman Emperor
What happened in 1521
War between France and Habsburg empire restarted breaking the treaty of London
Why did war restart in 1521
Francis I wanted to holy roman emperor but Charles I was chosen, France was surrounded by Habsburg land and Charles inherited claim to duchy of Milan which was currently under French control
When was the field of cloth of gold
1520
What was the field of cloth of gold
A series of conferences with Francis and Charles that Wolsey and Henry set up to prevent war but they really just wanted to see what would be offered if war did break out as they could be a ally to either
When was the meeting in Calais
June 1520
What was the purpose of the meeting in Calais
Henry and Francis both wanted to show of their prestige and it was a fortnight of feasting and jousting
What was the outcome of the feild of cloth of golf
No decisions were made that would bring peace and englands relationship with France didnt improve and Spain had suspicions that England was taking sides
How did Henry view the feild of cloth of gold
He was it as a success because it out him in the middle of European politics and brought immense honour and prestige
What happened in 1522
Henry declared war on France
What was the treaty of Bruges
Wolseys formally agreeing to side with Charles and he got a year delay on the war with France hoping the conflict would be over by then
When was the treat of bruges
August 1521
What happened in 1523 in regards to the war with France
A triple attack on Paris was agreed with Charles and Henry along with Duke of bourbon who had a disagreement with Francis
What happened after the Duke of Suffolk advance with 11000 troups
Charles’ promised troups never showed up and Bourbon failed to raise support
What was a result of the failed support
Suffolk was forced to retreat and English enthusiasm for the war declined
What happened in the war with France and Spain in 1525
French army was destroyed and Francis was taken prisoner by distracting France wing Henry’s troops while they invaded
What was the outcome of englands second war with France
Charles didn’t view England as a equal, Charles deserted Henry in 1523 after Duke of suffolks attempt, Charles didn’t share any of the success, cost Henry 430000
What did Wolsey do in 1525 to try fix things
Opened negotiations with France signing a the treaty of more
What did Wolsey do in 1526
Set up league of cognac which created alliance with France the pope Venice and Florence
What did Wolsey do in 1527
Strengthened a relationship with France by signing treaty of Westminster
What was the treaty of Westminster
A treaty with France that threatened Charles with armed intervention if he didn’t seek improved relations with neighbours
Why did Wolsey question his abandonment of the alliance with charles
Henry wanted a divorce with Catherine but she was Charles uncle and the pope became a virtual prisoner of charles so he wouldn’t grant the divorce
What happened in 1528
England and France declared war on Charles
What happened in June 1529
Charles defeated the French at the battle of landriano
What happened in august 1529
Treat of Cambrai was signed
What was the treat of cambrai
Peace negotiations with Francis and Charles
Why was the treat of cambrai bad for England
Wolsey was only informed of it last minute which showed Charles and Francis no longer viewed England as a equal
What were 3 successes of Wolseys foreign policy
Treaty of London 1518, feild of cloth of gold 1520 and treaty of Bruges 1521
What were 4 failures of Wolseys foreign policy
War against France 1522-25, treaty of Westminster 1527, war against Charles 1528 and treaty of cambrai 1529
