Challengers from abroad: Burgundy, France, Scotland and Ireland

Why was Burgundy a major threat to Henry VII?

Margaret of Burgundy, Edward IV’s sister, supported Yorkist pretenders.

Which pretenders did Margaret of Burgundy support?

Lambert Simnel (1487) and Perkin Warbeck (1491-99).

Why did Henry VII place a trade embargo on Burgundy in 1493?

To stop their support for the pretender Perkin Warbeck.

When did Burgundy cease to be a threat to Henry VII?

In 1503, following the death of Margaret of Burgundy.

What 1488 event damaged relations between England and France?

France threatened the independence of Brittany.

What military action did Henry VII take against France in 1492?

He sent an army to lay siege to Boulogne.

What was the primary outcome of the 1492 Treaty of Étaples?

France agreed to stop aiding English rebels, including Warbeck.

What annual pension did France agree to pay Henry VII?

An annual pension of £5,000.

Why was the Scottish border the most vulnerable part of England?

Scotland was a traditional enemy with an alliance with France.

How did King James IV of Scotland challenge Henry VII in 1495?

He offered military and political support to Perkin Warbeck.

What was the name of the 1497 agreement with Scotland>

The Truce of Ayton.

How was the 1502 peace treaty with Scotland sealed in 1503?

The marriage of James IV to Henry VII’s daughter Margaret.

Which Irish noble supported Simnel’s coronation in Dublin?

The Earl of Kildare.

Who was appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland in 1494?

Sir Edward Poynings.

What was the goal of Poynings’ mission in Ireland?

To pacify rebellious areas and impose English government control.