Henry VII - How significant was the Breton Crisis 1488 - 1492 - RG3

Question 1

When did France set its sights on recovering Brittany?

Answer 1

1487

Question 2

Why was the independence of Brittany at risk?

Answer 2

The Duke was too old and had no male heirs

Question 3

Who was the first nation to send troops into Brittany?

Answer 3

France

Question 4

Who sent troops into Brittany in response to the French doing so?

Answer 4

Maximillian
Ferdinand of Spain

Question 5

Why did Henry not want to start a war with France?

Answer 5

The cost would put great strain on his finances
He did not want to annoy France when pretenders to the throne were active

Question 6

Why did Henry feel that he owed the Duke of Brittany a debt of gratitude?

Answer 6

For sheltering him from the Yorkists for so many years

Question 7

Why was French control of Brittany a problem for Henry?

Answer 7

It would increase their ability to invade England

Question 8

How many troops did Henry pledge to send under the Treaty of Redon 1489?

Answer 8

6000

Question 9

Give a benefit of Henry sending 6000 troops to Brittany?

Answer 9

Anne of Brittany agreed not to marry without Henry’s permission

Question 10

How many troops did Henry actually send to Brittany?

Answer 10

Over 3000

Question 11

The treaty of Dordrecht was when?

Answer 11

February 1489

Question 12

How many troops did Henry send to help Maximillinas fight with the French?

Answer 12

3000

Question 13

What did Maximillian not do under the Treaty of Dordrecht 1489?

Answer 13

He didnt honour his side of the bargain to save Brittany’s independence and made peace with Charles VIII of France and in July

Question 14

When was the treaty of Medina del campo?

Answer 14

March 1489

Question 15

What did the treaty of Medina Del Campo entail?

Answer 15

Henry and Spain agreed to go to war against France to recover lost territories

Question 16

Which 2 marriages did come out of the treaty of Medina Del Campo

Answer 16

Catherine of Aragon to Prince Arthur and later Henry VIII

Question 17

What was Henry keen to stress to the French throughout the whole crisis?

Answer 17

He was only acting in defence of Brittany and he had no intention to go further

Question 18

When did Maximillian marry Anne of Brittany?

Answer 18

January 1491

Question 19

When was Anne of Brittany forced to marry Charles Vii of France?

Answer 19

December 1491

Question 20

When was the Treaty of Etaples signed?

Answer 20

1492

Question 21

Under the Treaty of Etaples, how much was Henry’s army paid to leave France?

Answer 21

745000 crowns ( 5% of the King’s annual income)

Question 22

Why was the Treaty of Etaples important regarding Warbeck

Answer 22

The French agreed not to support the King’s enemies

Question 23

Why can it be argued that intervention in Brittany gained recognition?

Answer 23

It established England on the European stage