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Where were the bulk of england’s exports go through?
The ports of the Netherlands came under Burgundy's jurisdiction
What were England’s major exports?
Wool and Cloth
Why was it crucial for Burgundy and England to keep a good relationship?
For commercial reasons as they were a chief market goods
What was Burgundy a chief market for?
England’s wool and cloth that would get finished into good quality textiles.
Where did the majority of English trade exports go through?
Ports in the Netherlands such as Antwerp and Bruges so it was important for Henry to maintain peaceful relations with the Netherlands to maintain this trading route
Who was Richard III and Edward VI sister?
Margret of Burgundy
Why was there tension between Margret and Henry
There was slight tension due to henry killing Richard along with other historical tension
What was Margaret a constant supporter of?
The Yorkist plots against Henry
When did Margret invest support of Maximilian?
1493
What did Maximilian rule and on whose behalf?
He ruled Burgundy on his son Philips behalf in the 1480s and early 1490s
Who was Maximilian and who was he to Margaret?
He was the ruler of the HRE he was her son in law
When did Philip take control over Burgundy and why?
1493 Philip took over direct rule of Burgundy when Maximilian became Holy Roman Emperor
Who were Margret and Maximilian against?
Henry - Max was was untrustworthy and was prepared to plot against Henry if it was in his best interests to do so
Why did relations between Burgundy and England worsen?
As a result of the hospitality which Maximilian and Philip were offering to Perkin Warbeck
Who did henry protest to about the hospitality of Warbeck?
Henry protested to Philip over Margaret of Burgundy’s support for Perkin Warbeck which Philip disregarded
What did Henry do about being ignored by Philip?
Henry retaliated by placing an embargo on trade -This meant that all ships were forbidden to trade with Burgundy
How did this embargo effect both countries?
His action was very damaging to both countries but it is clear that Henry’s priority was the safety of his throne and that England’s economy was of secondary importance to him - It put two of Henry's foreign policy objectives - securing the dynasty and encouraging trade - into conflict with each other
How long did the Embargo last
The embargo lasted from 1493 until 1496
When did Warbeck leave Burgundy and how did his effect their relationship with England?
Warbeck had left Burgundy in 1495 and tensions began to ease up
What agreement did they set?
The Intercursus Magnus
When was the Intercursus Magnus signed?
1496
What effect did the Intercursus Magnus have?
It brought an tot he trade embargo
What did the Intercursus Magnus mean?
The great settlement
What were the benefits of the Intercursus Magnus?
• It maintained facilitated and bolstered international trading between the pair
• So whilst the embargos immediate effects were damaging to the pair it did in the long run lead to the agreement of the Intercursus Magnus therefore could be deemed successful
When did the new treaty come out and what was it called?
1506 came a new treaty the Treaty of Windsor or the Intercursus of Malus
What did the Intercursus Malus intend to do?
It intended to deepen the trade relationship between the two but was never put into action
What did the Intercursus Malus show?
Despite it not being potent action it showed an appetite for a further deepening relationship
