4 - henry viii's foreign policy in the 1540s Flashcards
The Reign of Henry VIII after 1529
How much had been spent on foreign policy?
£2 million (10 years’ income)
debasement
decreasing the amount of silver in coins
Why did Henry go to war with Scotland in 1542?
arranged to meet with James V in 1541 at York, but he didn’t show up (seen as personal insult)
long-term grievances with Scotland
- James remained loyal to France in 1530s when England needed support after break with Rome
- James protected rebels after Pilgrimage of Grace
- border raids after England signed Anglo-Imperial alliance in 1542
When was the Battle of Solway Moss?
November 1542
battle in response to Scottish border raids in 1542
Battle of Solway Moss
consequences of the Battle of Solway Moss
- James V died soon after
- left minor on throne (Mary)
Which treaty agreed the marriage of Edward Tudor to Mary, Queen of Scots?
Treaty of Greenwich (1543)
Treaty of Greenwich (1543)
- agreed the marriage of Edward Tudor to Mary, Queen of Scots
- Scots soon rejected this
When was the Treaty of Greenwich?
1543
What happened when the Scots rejected the Treaty of Greenwich?
- raids by the English (1544-45) -> ‘rough wooing’
- Mary married French Dauphin (France & Scotland closer together)
‘rough wooing’
- 1544-45
- series of border raids on Scotland in retaliation to them rejecting the Treaty of Greenwich
- unable to inflict major defeat
- brought French & Scots closer together (marriage of Mary & French Dauphin)
When did Henry gain Boulogne?
1544
positive consequences of Henry gaining Boulogne
- proved England to be a military force (done without allies)
- boosted claim to glory
negative consequences of Henry gaining Boulogne
immense financial cost
