H7 FOREIGN POLICY Flashcards
(23 cards)
When did the French invade the Duchy of Brittany (last independent area in France)? (Breton Crisis)
1487
When did H7 summon parliament to grant him extraordinary revenue to send soliders to Brittany to help with the French invasion? (Breton Crisis)
1489
How many soldiers did H7 send in 1491 to help with the French invasion of Brittany? (Breton Crisis)
6000 English “volunteers”
How was the invasion of Brittany by France resolved? (Breton Crisis)
Anne of Brittany ‘backed into corner’ and agrees to marry French King Charles VIII - doesn’t want to, ends Brittany’s independence
What were H7’s foreign policy aims?
- maintain good relations with European powers, thus allowing him to consolidate his power at home
- gain international recognition for the Tudor dynasty
- maintain national security
- defend the English trading interests
What was France’s reaction to England helping Brittany in Breton Crisis?
Angry - agree to support Perkin Warbeck
When does Anne of Brittany surrender? (Breton Crisis)
1491
What happens in 1492 of the Breton Crisis?
Based on intelligence Charles VIII wanted to invade Italy + didn’t want a war with England. H7 invaded France with 26 000 men. French quickly sought peace
When was the Treaty of Etaples? (Breton Crisis)
Novemeber 1492
What was the agreement of the Treaty of Etaples? (Breton Crisis)
Charles VIII agreed to no longer harbour/assist pretenders - which ensured national security and the future of the Tudor dynasty (by ending backing of Perkin Warbeck). Received 745 000 crowns - about 5% of H7’s annual income - improved crown’s finances.
Where did Englands exports go through in the Netherlands?
Antwerp & Burges
Why did England have to keep good relations with Brittany?
Their trading with the Netherlands came under Brittany’s jurisdiction.
Who was Margaret of Burgundy the sister of?
Richard III - she was a Yorkist.
In what year did Margaret of Burgundy send 2000 mercenaries to aid Simnel in a war against H7?
1487
When was H7 angry and ended trade relationship with Burgundy - this was a big risk in order for Brittany to kick out Perkin Warbeck?
1493
When did H7 and Phillip (Margaret of Burgundy’s son agree the Intercursus Magnus? (free trade deal with Burgundy - excluding Flanders)
1496
What year was the Intercursus Malus - Burgundy handed over Earl of Suffolk (Yorkist claimant). H7 imprisoned him - improved relationship.
1506
When was the Treaty of Medina Del Campo?
28th March 1489
What were the benefits of the Medina Del Campo treaty?
- Ferdinand & Isabella recognised H7 as king quite early in his reign
- Offered mutual protection in an attack + agreed to not habour rebels/pretenders
- Secured a marriage alliance between Arthur and CoA
When did CoA and Arthur marry?
1501
When did Arthur die?
1502
What happened in 1504 in Spain?
Isabella died, succession struggle in Spain - H7 supports Juana (CoA’s sister) + her husband Phillip of Burgundy - allowing them refuge in England in 1506.
Phillip dies, Juana grieving, Ferdinand claims Juana is made + takes regent of Castille. H7 isolated - F doesn’t want H8 to marry CoA.
When does H8 marry CoA?
1509 - when H8 comes to the throne.
