Results of the deterioration in relations with Scotland and with France Flashcards
From what date did piracy in the channel increase?
1402
How was the English position made increasingly difficult? What was the alliance called?
French and Scottish formed alliance against the English
the ‘auld alliance’
Which group penalised the English for their involvement in the piracy?
the Hanseatic league
What happened in 1404? What did this mean?
2 French Naval attacks on South Coast England - repairs needed - meant these areas had to pay more taxes to compensate - criticism of King began to grow
What did the French see growing opposition of Henry IV as an opportunity for?
Examples?
Reasons why this was a problem?
opportunity to challenge English territory in France
Calais, Aquitaine and Gascony targeted
highly costly - Aquitaine alone cost £1300 per month to defend from 1400-3
