1) national security
2) securing the Tudor dynasty
3) Improving trade
4) Financial gains
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Why did Henry owe a debt of gratitude to Brittany and how did this happen?
- He had spent most of his younger years in exile there
- So he sent 6,000 English troops for their defence against France.
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What events led to the Treaty of Etaples?
- HRE, Spain and Brittany made peace with France
- Henry invaded whilst French troops were preoccupied in Italy
- France made peace quickly
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What league formed in 1495?
League of Venice - aimed to drive France out of Italy - England was not invited to treaty
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Why was there tension between England and Scotland?
- Shared border - this caused regular border raids
- Auld Alliance with France renewed in 1491 (France had the world's most powerful army)
- they were traditional enemies
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When was the 'Treaty of Ayton' and what was its significance?
1497, The first treaty between England and Scotland since 1328
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Did relations with Scotland improve?
- Border raids continued
- Did not abandon the 'Auld Alliance'
- Henry's daughter Margaret married Scottish King James IV in 1503
- Avoided war
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What happened with Spain in 1488 and what was the significance of this?
- Proposed marriage between Arthur and Catherine of Aragon
- Henry/England had gained recognition from a major European Power
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What was the problem with Arthur/Catherine's marriage?
- Treaty of Medina del Campo signed in 1489 after agreeing to dowry but final marriage agreements not signed until 1496
- Catherine didn't arrive until 1501 due to the threat of Warbeck
- Arthur died 5 months after marrying in 1503
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What did Magnus Intercursus do?
It was a 1496 treaty that allowed English merchants to sell goods anywhere in Burgundy without paying customs
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What was the Malus Intercursus and why was it revoked?
1506 treaty where trade with Burgundy would be free, no custom duties as these would be paid by subjects of Burgundy
- Revoked 6 months later because it was so unpopular
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What did Phillip of Burgundy do to help Henry?
Agreed to hand over Edmund De La Pole, ending the 'white rose' threat
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Which 3 women did Henry attempt to marry following the death of Elizabeth of York in 1503?
- Joanna of Naples
- Margaret of Savoy
- Joanna of Castille
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What league did Henry try to form in 1508?
League of Cambrai (anti-Spanish). It failed, however.
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When did Henry VII die?
21st April 1509
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Why did Henry owe a debt of gratitude to Brittany and how did this happen?
Back
- He had spent most of his younger years in exile there
- So he sent 6,000 English troops for their defence against France.
Card 3
Front
What events led to the Treaty of Etaples?
Back
Card 4
Front
What league formed in 1495?
Back
Card 5
Front
Why was there tension between England and Scotland?
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