3 - The Italian Wars 1494-1508

Question 1

1494

Answer 1

France invaded Italy in 1494

Question 2

1496

Answer 2

Ferdinand persuades Henry to join the Holy league as a nomial member and Henry makes it clear he won’t declare war on France. Spain and HRE tried to convince him to join alliances against France

Question 3

1497

Answer 3

Henry signs a trade treaty with France

Question 4

1498

Answer 4

Treaty of Etaples is renewed with Louis XII

Question 5

1508

Answer 5

Maximilian and Ferdinand form the League of Cambrai to attack Venice. Henry was not involved

Question 6

How important was Defence of Crown and Dynasty to Henry’s motivation in the Italian Wars?

Answer 6

Little Importance
- Henry wanted the other countries to focus on each other instead of pretenders

Question 7

How important was National Security to Henry’s motivation in the Italian Wars?

Answer 7

Little importance
- won’t go to war with the Holy League against France

Question 8

How important was trade to Henry’s motivation in the Italian Wars?

Answer 8

No importance

Question 9

How important was actions of other European powers to Henry’s motivation in the Italian Wars?

Answer 9

Some importance
- Holy League formed in 1496
- other countries competing for Italy

Question 10

How important was circumstance to Henry’s motivation in the Italian Wars?

Answer 10

Some importance
- Henry wasn’t strong enough for war and wanted to keep good relations with France