Henry VII Foreign Policy Flashcards
(31 cards)
What 3 things did Henry VII want in terms of foreign policy
National security, Recognition of the new Tudor dynasty, defence of English trading interests
What year did France invade Brittany?
1487
What did Parliament raise extraordinary revenue for in 1489 - what did this lead to?
Against France invading Brittany - led to the Yorkshire rebellion
When was the Treaty of Redon?
Feb 1489
What was in the Treaty of Redon?
Duchess Anne paid money for England to defend them
What did Duchess Anne do to screw up the treaty of Redon?
She married Charles VIII - silly bitch
When did England invade Brittany for the second time and force the signing of the Treaty of Etaples?
November 1492
What was the treaty of Etaples?
Withdrew Perkin Warbeck support and paid a pension for the English Army
What were the two main trading towns in Burgandy?
Antwerp and Bruges
What was Margaret of Burgandy’s relation to Richard III and Edward IV?
Sister
How did England respond to Margaret of Burgandy aiding conspirators?
Trade Embargo
What and When was the Intercursus Magnus?
1496 with Phillip - Maximilllian’s son. Stopped the Trade Embargo
What happened in 1504?
The queen of Castile died which led to the Treaty of Windsor and the Intercursus Malus - which made trade a lot more beneficial for England
Who was the initial rulers of Spain?
Ferdinand (Aragon) and Isabella (Castile) - powerful
What and When was the Treaty of Medina Del Campo?
1489 - between England and Spain
- mutual protection
- harbour no rebellions
- Arthur and Catherine Aragon arranged marraige
What years affected the Marraige of Arthur and Catherine of Aragon?
- Treaty 1489
- agreed 1499
- married 1501
- Arthur died 1502
Henry suggested that she should marry Henry VIII, Ferdinand was reluctant at this point because he didn’t need a British alliance and needed Papal Dispensation - 1504 Henry VII lost interest of marraige
Whose side did Henry VII take after the death of Isabelle, Queen on Castile?
Juan (Catherine of Aragon sister)
When was Juan and her husband Phillip of Burgandy stranded on England and what did this lead to?
1506 - they signed the treaty of Windsor which recognised them as Castile rulers
Why did Juan go mad and what did this lead to?
Her husband - Phillip of Burgandy died. Ferdinand took control of Castile
What was a key issue with Scotland?
Cross border lawlessness
How did King James IV help Perkin Warbeck?
Hospitality in 1495 and encouraged him to cross the border in 1496
What invasion did Henry raise Extraordinary revenue for in 1497 - what did this lead to?
Launch Scotland invasion - led to the Cornish Revolt
What did James IV agree to in the Treaty of Perpetual Peace?
Signed 1502, agreed to Marrying Henry VII daughter Margaret 1503
What was the area of Ireland not under British rule?
The Pale
