Henry VII - Foreign policy with France

Question 1

How had relations with France been

Answer 1

Harmonious

Question 2

What dampened relations with France

Answer 2

When france threatened the independence of Brittany

Question 3

Why did Henry feel indebted to Brittany

Answer 3

Because Henry had spent many years in exile there and wanted to support the Duke of Brittany

Question 4

What did Henry do in response to the French threat

Answer 4

Announced his intention to assert his claim to the French crown and in 1492 sent an army over the channel, where it laid siege to Boulogne

Question 5

Why did Charles VIII want to avoid war

Answer 5

Because he was focused on Italy and wanted to avoid war - he signed the Treaty of Etaples 1492

Question 6

What did Charles VIII sign

Answer 6

Treaty of Etaples 1492

Question 7

Why was the Treaty of Etaples an excellent result for Henry

Answer 7

Because Charles had recognised him on an international scale

Charles promised not to support pretenders or rebellions, particularly warbeck

Refunded Henry’s campaign costs

Provided an annual income of £5,000