Foreign Policy Flashcards
(22 cards)
What were the main aims of King Henry VIII when he came to the throne?
Obsessed with war and military glory, aiming to emulate his hero, King Henry V.
What treaty did Henry VII conclude with France in 1492?
Treaty of Etaples.
What was the outcome of the English army’s invasion of France under Henry VIII in 1512?
The army had to return home due to lack of support and resources.
What was the name of the anti-French alliance formed during Henry VIII’s reign?
The Holy League.
Which countries were part of the Holy League?
- England
- Venice
- Papacy
- Spain
- Holy Roman Empire
What was the significance of the Battle of Flodden in 1513?
The English defeated the Scots, resulting in the death of King James IV.
What opportunity did Henry VIII miss after the Battle of Flodden?
He could not capitalize on Scottish weakness due to a lack of funds.
What was one of the major results of Henry VIII’s military actions in France?
Little of significance was achieved, and he lost the annual pension from France.
What did Cardinal Wolsey achieve in 1518?
He negotiated the Treaty of London, increasing England’s prestige.
What was the ‘Field of the Cloth of Gold’?
An extravagant meeting between Henry VIII and Francis I to showcase wealth.
What was the outcome of the Treaty of Bruges in 1521?
An agreement between England and Charles V, including a proposed marriage.
What was the Amicable Grant?
A controversial forced loan extracted by Wolsey to fund Henry’s military campaigns.
What was the significance of the Battle of Pavia in 1525?
A crushing defeat for France by the Holy Roman Empire, highlighting England’s minor role.
What led Henry VIII to consider a pro-French stance after the Battle of Pavia?
Charles V’s refusal to support Henry and his broken promise to marry Princess Mary.
What was the League of Cognac?
An alliance formed against Charles V, including England, France, and several Italian states.
Fill in the blank: Henry VIII was inspired by the legendary King _______.
Henry V.
True or False: Henry VIII successfully invaded France and maintained English control over Scotland.
False.
What did the English contingent bring to the Field of the Cloth of Gold?
Nearly 3,000 tents and a palace constructed from stone and timber.
What was the relationship between France and Scotland during Henry VIII’s reign?
They maintained the ‘Auld Alliance’, with Scotland invading England in 1513.
What was the annual pension Henry VIII lost with France after failing to maintain peace?
50,000 gold crowns.
