FP - [1509-14]

When was the Treaty of Etaples renewed?

1510

What was Henry’s Foreign Policy aims?

Glory against France

How did Henry gain allainces?

He sent the Archbishop of York to persuade the Pope to join the anti-French allinance

Who did Henry ally with against France?

Spain, HRE, Venice and Papacy

How did Ferdinand & Maximilian manipulate Henry?

They used Henry’s armies as diversions whilst they conquered Navarre

How did this failure reflect on Henry?

It showed that the monarchs of Europe didn’t respect Henry

How many men did Henry send to France in 1512?

10,000 men

Who led Henry’s armies in 1512?

Marquis of Dorset

What was the result in 1512?

Henry’s troops defeated at Gascony due to lack of Spanish support

When was the Battle of Spurs?

1513

How many troops did H8 have at the Battle of Spurs versus French troops?

25,000 vs 7,000

What were the results of the Battle of Spurs?

Tournai, Therouanne & 7,000 French troops were captured

Why wasn’t the Battle of Spurs successful?

- Tournai and Therouanne had little value and were expensive to maintain
- The French Pension was lost

What does the Battle of Spurs show about H8’s aims?

It shows Henry’s tendency to prioritise prestige over practicality.

When was the Battle of Flodden?

1513

Why was this surprising for Henry?

He was fighting in France at the same time

Who led the Scottish troops?

King James IV

Who led the English troops

Catherine of Aragon & The Earl of Surrey

What was the result of the Battle of Flodden?

- James IV and most of the Scottish nobility were killed
- 10,000 Scottish died vs 1,000 English
- Margaret made Regent until James V comes of age

Why was constant war a problem?

- H8’s treasury was rapidly depleted
- Constant taxation led to near rebellion in Yorkshire
- This highlighted the limits of Henry’s popularity when taxation was too heavy

Results of 1509-14?

- Tournai and Theouranne given back
- French pension lost
- Spain and HRE made peace with France
- England became isolated
- Spent lots of money

How did Wolsey save England’s position in 1514?

- Got back the French Pension
- Secure marriage alliance between Mary and Louis XII