Wolseys Foreign Policy Flashcards

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What were 3 of Wolseys foreign policy aims

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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

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2
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When was the treat of London

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1518

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3
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What was the treaty of London

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An agreement that neither England France or Spain would attack each other - non aggressive foreign policy

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4
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Was the treat of London a success

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Yes

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Why was the treat of London a success

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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

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6
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What happened in 1519

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Charles I became Charles V Holy Roman Emperor

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7
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What happened in 1521

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War between France and Habsburg empire restarted breaking the treaty of London

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Why did war restart in 1521

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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

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9
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When was the field of cloth of gold

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1520

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10
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What was the field of cloth of gold

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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

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11
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When was the meeting in Calais

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June 1520

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12
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What was the purpose of the meeting in Calais

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Henry and Francis both wanted to show of their prestige and it was a fortnight of feasting and jousting

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13
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What was the outcome of the feild of cloth of golf

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No decisions were made that would bring peace and englands relationship with France didnt improve and Spain had suspicions that England was taking sides

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How did Henry view the feild of cloth of gold

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He was it as a success because it out him in the middle of European politics and brought immense honour and prestige

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15
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What happened in 1522

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Henry declared war on France

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16
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What was the treaty of Bruges

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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

17
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When was the treat of bruges

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August 1521

18
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What happened in 1523 in regards to the war with France

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A triple attack on Paris was agreed with Charles and Henry along with Duke of bourbon who had a disagreement with Francis

19
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What happened after the Duke of Suffolk advance with 11000 troups

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Charles’ promised troups never showed up and Bourbon failed to raise support

20
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What was a result of the failed support

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Suffolk was forced to retreat and English enthusiasm for the war declined

21
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What happened in the war with France and Spain in 1525

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French army was destroyed and Francis was taken prisoner by distracting France wing Henry’s troops while they invaded

22
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What was the outcome of englands second war with France

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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

23
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What did Wolsey do in 1525 to try fix things

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Opened negotiations with France signing a the treaty of more

24
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What did Wolsey do in 1526

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Set up league of cognac which created alliance with France the pope Venice and Florence

25
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What did Wolsey do in 1527

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Strengthened a relationship with France by signing treaty of Westminster

26
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What was the treaty of Westminster

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A treaty with France that threatened Charles with armed intervention if he didn’t seek improved relations with neighbours

27
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Why did Wolsey question his abandonment of the alliance with charles

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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

28
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What happened in 1528

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England and France declared war on Charles

29
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What happened in June 1529

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Charles defeated the French at the battle of landriano

30
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What happened in august 1529

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Treat of Cambrai was signed

31
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What was the treat of cambrai

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Peace negotiations with Francis and Charles

32
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Why was the treat of cambrai bad for England

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Wolsey was only informed of it last minute which showed Charles and Francis no longer viewed England as a equal

33
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What were 3 successes of Wolseys foreign policy

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Treaty of London 1518, feild of cloth of gold 1520 and treaty of Bruges 1521

34
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What were 4 failures of Wolseys foreign policy

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War against France 1522-25, treaty of Westminster 1527, war against Charles 1528 and treaty of cambrai 1529