Foreign policy- Scotland

Why did Henry defend his prestige?

He felt that the King of Scotland had treated him with contempt

What did the Scots do?

Carried out border raids, afraid of an Anglo-Imperial alliance in 1542

Who did H send into Scotland?

A large army led by Duke of Norfolk, decisive victory at Solway Moss in Nov 1542

When did James die?

James V died 10 days later, new queen was a baby (Mary)

How did H decide to solve Scots problem?

By marriage, not war. H proposed his son Edward to Mary with the Treaties of Greenwich in 1543

What were Scottish noble prisoners given?

Bribes

What did James fail to do in 1541?

Attend a meeting with H at York. Some say H saw this as a personal insult that led to war in 1542

Who was James loyal to?

France in the 1530s, and had protected rebels that fled north after the PoG

What policy did not work?

Marriage policy in 1543, Scots did not hand over Mary and their parliament rejected the treaties

What policy did H have to resort to?

Force

What failed to win over the Scots in 1544 and 1545?

Rough wooing, the Earl of Hertford led a series of raids on Scottish towns which were often set alight

Who would Mary marry instead of Edward?

French Dauphin

How was Hertford disadvantaged?

Given too few many troops- Eng also attacked France at the same time, and he was unable to inflict major damage on Scots

What did Eng do to Scot and France?

Drove them closer together, reinforcing the Auld alliance

What did the failure to destroy the Scots mean?

Scotland was able to launch raids across the border when Eng was most vulnerable