Henry 7 - foreign policy Flashcards
(26 cards)
What were HVII’s main foreign policy aims
national security
establishing tudor dynasty
defence of trade
Why did the French invasion of Brittany in 1487 alarm HVII ?
sense of obligation/loyalty
increased threat of invasion (entire coastline)
What was the Treaty of Redon ?
1489
Anne of Brittany would pay for a small English army to protect Brittany
Why was the Treaty of Redon a failure ?
Anne married Charles VIII of France - breaking the marriage-by-proxy with Maximilian of HRE
Max. lost interest and English army was left marooned
When did HVII invade France and why was it a gamble ?
1492
used his agents’ intelligence that CVIII was more interested in the Italian states - therefore seeking peace settlement
What was the Treaty of Etaples ?
1492
france agreed to withdraw support for Warbeck
pay pension as compensation
What were early relations likes with Burgundy ?
reliant for trade - ports of Netherlands under jurisdiction
complicating factor = Margaret of Burgundy = RIII sister = diabolical duchess
worsened due to offering hospitality to Warbeck
What did HVII do to try ease the impact of Burgundy offering Warbeck support ?
imposed a trade embargo
What were the consequences of the trade embargo ?
unpopular in London/east coast - prepared to sacrifice commercial interests
How did relations improve with Burgundy ?
Intercursus Magnus 1496
Treaty of Windsor 1506
What was the Treaty of Medina del Campo ?
1489
Spain/England mutual protection
marriage alliance Prince Arthur and Catherine of Aragon
What were the problems with the Treaty of Medina del Campo ?
arrangements for royal wedding not smooth - Ferdinand not keen whilst Perkin Warbeck still at large
arguments over size of dowry
What happened in 1502 ?
Prince Arthur died
HVII suggest marriage with Prince Henry - Ferdinand declined
little need for english alliance
Why did Henry VII ultimately lose enthusiasm for a marriage between Prince Henry and Catherine of Aragon ?
Isabella of Castille died - Ferdinand not such a key political figure anymore
Who did HVII support in the succession struggle ?
Juana (daughter) > Ferdinand
What was the Treaty of Windsor ?
Philip (of Burgundy) and Juana shipwreck on English coast
HVII takes advantage
return of Earl of Suffolk
How did Henry become diplomatically isolated in 1506 ?
Philip of Burgundy dies
Juana goes mad
Ferdinand = regent of Castille
Ferdinand ensured no marriage of Prince Henry and CofA in his lifetime
What were relations like with Scotland for much of Henry’s reign ?
tense - auld alliance
but mostly cordial
Why did problems arise in relation to Scotland ?
1495/96
James IV = of age
offers Warbeck hospitality
What happened when Scotland invaded in 1496 ?
small army led by Warbeck
spent little time in England
gained no support in north
What were relations liked with Scotland from 1498 onwards?
improved - no use for Warbeck
1503 - Treaty of Perpetual Peace
JIV marry Princess Margaret
What power did England have over Ireland ?
the ‘Pale’
rest of Ireland = barons
dominant = Earl of Kildare
Why did Kildare worry HVII ?
Yorkist sympathies
supprted Lambert Simnel
and Warbeck
What did HVII do instead of relying on cheap aristocracy ?
early 1490’s
costly = appointing infant Prince Henry as Lieutenant of Ireland and Sir Poynings and Deputy
