Aims of foreign policy

Which countries threatened England and how?

France and Scotland, could exploit H’s weak position on England’s frontier and south coast

Why did he seek alliances?

To gain protection, recognition and guarantees to not support claimants to throne, weaken dynastic threats

How did he achieve alliances?

Marriage alliances through children

Who did he want to avoid costly war with?

France, they were financially stronger and close neighbour to Scotland

What trade did Henry want to maintain?

Cloth trade with Burgundy and develop closer trading relations with other nations like Spain

Why was trade important?

Increased revenue from trade which strengthened monarchy