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1
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What were the 3 aims of Henry VII’s foreign policy?

A

Ensure national security
Achieve dynastic recongnition
Defence of English trading interests

2
Q

France invaded Brittany in 1487. Why did Henry feel the need to raise extraordinary revenue in 1489?

A

Felt a sense of obligation to the Bretons

Thought France were more of a threat in Brittany

3
Q

What treaty did England and Brittany agree in 1489?

A

The Treaty of Redon

4
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What were the conditions of the Treaty of Redon?

A

Anne agreed to pay Henry a pension in order for his army to defend Brittany.

Henry also thought it would improve relations with the HRE, as Maximilian had just agreed marriage-by-proxy to Anne

5
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Why did the involvement in Brittany backfire?

A

Anne surrendered and agreed to marry Charles VIII (France)
Maximilian lost interest as he had lost his wife
Henry’s army was left stranded in Brittany

6
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How did Henry VII recover his position with France?

A

He invaded France in 1492, knowing that Charles wanted to invade Italy so would want peace with England.

7
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What agreement did England and France come to in 1492 and what did it say?

A

Treaty of Etaples in 1492.

France’s removed support for Perkin Warbeck and agreed to pay compensation for Henry having to raise an army

8
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Why was it necessary to maintain good relations with Burgundy?

A

The bulk of English exports went through the ports of the Netherlands

9
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Why did Henry put an embargo on the Netherlands?

A

To attempt to stop Margaret and Philip harbouring Perkin Warbeck

10
Q

What was the Intercursus Magnus and what did it agree?

A

Treaty between England and Burgundy, restored trade links between the two countries.

11
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What did the Intercurcus Malus achieve?

A

The Earl of Suffolk was sent back to England locked in the Tower. Occurred in 1506

12
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When was the Treaty of Medina deal Campo and what did it achieve?

A

1489
Two monarchs offered mutual protection in the event of an attack
Agreed not to harbour rebels or pretenders
Arranged the marriage of Arthur and Catherine of Aragon

13
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What were the problems with the implementation of the Treaty of Medina del Campo?

A

Marriage arrangements didn’t go smoothly
The Monarchs argued over the size of Catherine’s dowry
Ferdinand was reluctant for the marriage to take place while Perkin Warbeck threatened dynastic stability

14
Q

When did Arthur die

A

1502

15
Q

When Juana and Philip of Burgundy crashed in 1506, what was arranged?

A

The treaty of Windsor
- the Intercursus Malus
- Earl of Suffolk returned to England
Henry recognised Juana as ruler of Castile

16
Q

Whose death was costly for Henry in relations with Spain and how?

A

Philip of Burgundy

  • Juana went mad with grief allowing Ferdinand to become regent of Castile
  • Ferdinand ensured that the marriage of Henry and Catherine wouldn’t take place during Henry VII’s reign
17
Q

Why did Anglo-Scottish relations deteriorate in 1486?

A

James IV convinced Perkin Warbeck to cross the English border with an army

18
Q

What rebellion was caused by Henry raising extraordinary revenue for a campaign in Scotland?

A

The Cornish Rebellion (1497)

19
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In what treaty was Margaret married to James IV?

A

The Treaty of Perpetual Peace in 1502, with the marriage taking place in 1503

20
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What actions by the earl of Kildare forced Henry to take action?

A

He crowned Lambert Simnel King of Ireland in 1486 and supported Perking Warbeck in 1491

21
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What actions did Henry take in Ireland in 1491?

A

He appointed Prince Henry as Lieutenant of Ireland with Poynings as his deputy

22
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When and why did Henry reappoint Kildare?

A

1495, following an invasion of Perkin Warbeck in Ireland

23
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What was the reappointment of Kildare successful?

A

Kildare became loyal to the Tudor cause in 1496, due to the riches that he had earnt.

24
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When did Henry VII die?

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21st April 1509