Edward IV's Foreign Policy during his First Reign

Edward IV's Foreign Policy:

Intro:

• It was important for ED IV to LEGITIMISE his FOREIGN POLICY because he was an USURPER and both France & Scotland supported the Lancastrians.
• His foreign policy would also PREVENT outsiders from assisting the Lancastrians

WHAT was his FOREIGN POLICY:

• Warwick was allowed to deal with the Lancastrian-backed Scottish Invasions in the North.
• This allowed ED IV to FOCUS on STRENGTHENING the MACHINERY of the GOVT & SECURE his rule in London, despite he did not go North himself.
• 1463:
  • The TRUCE…