Foreign Policy

• What was Henry VIII's primary motivation for war with France in 1513?

  He wanted glory and to renew the Hundred Years War with France.
• What was the significance of Henry VI's proclamation as king of France in 1422?

  It established a claim that Henry VIII wished to reassert by capturing French territory.
• Who did Henry VIII marry shortly after his accession to the throne?

  Catherine of Aragon.
• What role did Wolsey play in the military expedition against France?

  He organized the expedition and supported Henry's military efforts.
• What towns did Henry VIII capture during the war with France?

  Therouanne and Tournai.
• What was the outcome of the Battle of the Spurs?

  The French were forced to flee, marking a victory for Henry's forces.
• How did Henry VIII's success in the war with France impact his future ambitions?

  It made him ambitious to continue direct involvement in European politics.
• What rewards did the nobility receive after the victories in France?

  They received rewards and titles.
• What peace agreement did Henry make in 1514?

  He made peace with France and married his sister Mary to Louis XII.
• Who succeeded Louis XII as king of France in 1515?

  Francis I.
• What was Wolsey's role in maintaining peace after Francis I's accession?

  He managed to continue his peace policy despite new rivalries.
• What was Wolsey's argument against Henry's desire to invade France in 1516?

  He persuaded Henry that joining the coalition against French intervention in Italy was a better strategy.
• What was the Treaty of London devised by Wolsey in 1518?

  A general peace agreement that brought together the great powers of Europe.
• What did France pay for the return of Tournai?

  600,000 crowns.
• What significant event took place in 1520 involving Henry and Francis?

  The Field of the Cloth of Gold, where they met for feasting and jousting.
• What was the situation in France by the early 1520s?


  France was involved in wars in Italy against Charles V.
• What was Henry's plan in 1523 regarding France?

  He hoped to invade France with the support of Charles V and the disloyal Constable of France.
• What was the outcome of the English forces' landing in France in 1523?

  They captured Boulogne but were forced back due to bad weather and lack of supplies.
• What happened to Henry's plans for campaigning in 1524?

  The plans petered out, partly due to Wolsey's influence.
• Why was peace made with France in 1525?

  Charles V was not interested in supporting Henry's ambitions.
• What was the cornerstone of Henry VIII's foreign policy before 1516?

  Good relations with Spain.
• What caused relations with Spain to cool in 1512?

  An English expedition to Aquitaine did not receive promised Spanish help.
• Who succeeded Ferdinand of Aragon as King of Spain in 1516?

  Charles V.