Foreign Policy - Success or Failure?

Was Henry's foreign policy a success or failure? AS Level.

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  • Created on: 17-05-11 13:28
What happened in 1516?
Ferdinand died and Charles took over as Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire.
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What happened at the Battle of the Spurs?
Tournai and Therouanne were captured,
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When was the Treaty of London and what did it do?
1518 - Major European powers against the Turks. Made Henry look like a peacemaker.
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Was the Field of the Cloth of Gold (1520) a success?
No, it cost England a year's revenue and they sided with Charles.
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When was the Treaty of Bruges?
1521
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The Treaty of Bruges was an agreement with Spain for a joint invasion of France. How did this still help Henry's image as a peacemaker?
England would only invade France if they didn't agree to make peace.
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Why was the Battle of Flodden Field such a roaring success?
James IV was killed and his son was too young to rule alone, making Henry's sister regent.
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