how successful was Henry's FP 1509-1529

Question 1

his aims

Answer 1

• claim to the throne of France
• form an Anglo-Spanish alliance
• gain prestige and become internationally recognised

Question 2

successes of war with France

Answer 2

1511-1514

• Battle of Spurs
• capture of Therouanna and Tournai

Question 3

failures of war with france

Answer 3

1511-14

• failed to claim French throne
• used by Spain as a destraction
• Therouanna given to HRE
• Tournai given back to france eventually

Question 4

successes of Battle of Flodden

Answer 4

• Peace with Scotland
• Prestige of winning the battle
• James IV and half Scottish nobility killed

Question 5

failures of Battle of Flodden

Answer 5

-Catherine won, not Henry

Question 6

Wolsey peacemaker successes

Answer 6

1514-18

-treaty of London

Question 7

Wolsey peacemaker failures

Answer 7

1514-18

• HRE didn’t attack France and took Henry’s money
• anti-French league failed- Venice
• England isolated and without allies

Question 8

Treaty of London

Answer 8

1518

• collective security and nonaggressive between major powers
• England gained prestige and reputation as a peaceful King
• no longer isolated

Question 9

Field of Cloth of Gold successes

Answer 9

1520

• Henry gained prestige
• increased relations with France

Question 10

Field of Cloth of Gold failures

Answer 10

1520

• no diplomatic change
• high cost

Question 11

Diplomatic revolution successes

Answer 11

1525

• England gained France as an ally (Treaty of More)

Question 12

Diplomatic revolution failures

Answer 12

• revoked claim on french throne

- France defeated by HRE so powerless ally

Question 13

conclusion

Answer 13

very successful during this period in FP

Question 14

Wolsey wanted to

Answer 14

M. Creighton, believes that Wolsey wanted to dominate Europe in
England’s interests.

Question 15

wolseys ambition for Pope

Answer 15

A.F. Pollard, believes Wolsey conducted foreign policy in the interests of the Pope. He maintains that Wolsey as Papal Legate had high ambition, indeed he
himself wished to become Pope.

Question 16

revisionist historians

Answer 16

P. Gwyn, claims that although Wolsey was a great statesman it was always Henry who was in control. D. Loades, agrees with
this assessment.

Question 17

Wolsey and the treaty of London

Answer 17

J.J. Scarisbrick, maintains that Wolsey was not working in favour of the Pope but that his main concern was peace. He maintains that he realised a peaceful
foreign policy would favour the English economy. He asserts that his greatest achievement was the Treaty of London in 1518.

Question 18

J Guy

Answer 18

J. Guy, maintains that the driving force behind relations during this
reign was Henry’s desire for the French throne.

Question 19

personal aims

Answer 19

were important in his FP- wanted to show his war-like qualities, hence the invasions of 1512,13,23-5 and 40s

Henry wanted to seem equivalent to his hero Henry V, even if it drained England financially as it would make him appear powerful and chivalrous