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Henry VII essay plans
Foreign Policy
Questions
Despite the need to secure his dynasty, it was the desire to expand
England’s overseas trade that underpinned Henry VII’s foreign policy.’
Assess the validity of this view.
The desire to increase his international prestige was the most important
motive behind Henry VII’s foreign policy.’ Explain why you agree or disagree
with this view.
The marriages of his children to foreign powers were Henry VII’s greatest
achievements in foreign policy.’ Explain why you agree or disagree with this
view.
Ending support for rival claimants to the throne was the greatest success of
Henry VII’s foreign policy.’ Assess the validity of this view.
‘Henry VII showed himself to be a capable ruler in his dealings with Spain in
the years 1485-1509.’ Assess the validity of this view.
How successful was Henry VII in fulfilling his foreign policy objectives?
‘Henry VII’s foreign policy was driven by the need to preserve the Tudor
dynasty.’ Assess the validity of this view.
‘Henry VII’s foreign policy achieved its key aims in the years 1485-1509.’
Assess the validity of this view.
‘Securing the Tudor succession was the most important aim of Henry VII’s
foreign policy.’ Assess the validity of this view.
How successful was Henry VII in fulfilling his foreign policy objectives?
National security + securing the throne Succession of Tudor dynasty
Henry VII essay plans 1
, Prevention of armed conflict, began with
Scotland:
Touring the North, especially close to
Scotland in the early years to put off
Treaty of Medina Del Campo with Spain in
Yorkist pretenders and supporters
1489 - marriage between Prince Arthur
Secured 3 year truce with Scotland at
and Catherine of Aragon - numerous
beginning of reign - 1486 - threat of close
benefits, especially aligning with such a
border
powerful state
HOWEVER - foreign powers arguably
Treaty of Perpetual Peace with Scotland in
biggest threat - supported pretenders
1502 - secured marriage alliance between
Simnel - Ireland and Margret of Burgundy
Henry’s daughter Princess Margret and
Warbeck - Ireland, France, Scotland,
James IV
Burgundy
HOWEVER - Death of Prince Arthur,
BUT Henry successfully used tactical
Castilian succession crisis - Henry
diplomacy and treaties to stop the
supported the loser
harbouring of pretenders and rebels
1492 - Treaty of Etaples. 1493 - trade
embargo on Burgundy. 1497 - Treaty of
Ayton
Successful in providing more links and
alliances with other countries through
marriages, restoring harmony to Scottish
relations as they have been fluctuating in
Henry used negotiation and treaties with Henry VII’s reign which also helped in
foreign powers to aid in ensuring national protection of the border. Multiple benefits
security and prevention of pretenders from the Treaty of Medina Del Campo and
succeeding, significantly reducing firmly solidified the succession and the
domestic threat, as well as achieving other continuation of the Tudor dynasty. Despite
aims through these treaties as well - such the disruptions in the marriage alliance
as marriage alliances to aid in securing the with Spain, this became the most
dynasty, Treaty of Ayton matured into a successful policy as all the marriages went
more formal peace and did just that ahead in the end, proving to be successful
and fulfilling the objective. Dynasty clearly
accepted internationally - well-regarded
enough to marry one of the most powerful
families in Europe
International recognition Security of international trade interest
Treaty of Redon - 1489 - sent 3000 troops 1493 - trade embargo on Netherlands -
to Brittany - assisting in defying French majority of English trade went through
ambitions - sense of obligation, and feared Antwerp and Bruges - so hurt trade short
French threat and control term risking this aim in order to capitulate
Launched French invasion to reassert his hostility of Burgundy towards him
position on the continent - secured Had to deal with challenging leaders,
Henry VII essay plans 2
, successful peace treaty relations fluctuated often began to improve
HOWEVER - failure of Maximillian to with burgundy after Warbeck left 1495
uphold the Treaty of Dordrecht (1486) Intercursus Magnus - major commercial
treaty - maintained, facilitated and
bolstered international trading between
two states - ultimately successful
Chose to support Phillip in castilian crisis -
showed how much he valued England’s
trade
Able to maintain prestige through aiding
Brittany - not going directly to war with
France but asserting his dominance and
helping Brittany defend their country.
Successfully maintained trade, helping the
Historians say he took a more assertive
economy as well as English merchants,
approach wanting to send more troops but
enabling them to access larger markets,
Anne of Brittany forbid it - showing a
encouraging peace between two countries
heightened eagerness to gain this
through trading HOWEVER Phillip did
international recognition. Reluctant to
continue to harbour Yorkists. Foreign
invade France he bolstered his authority
policy aim ended up being a lot less
on the mainland and utilised the situation
successful than the others due to
skilfully to get a very advantageous peace
Intercursus Malus never being
settlement. Impression Maximilian did not
implemented and severely harming Anglo-
respect Henry enough to be on his side -
Burgundian relations, leaving Henry
which could impact him negatively with
diplomatically isolated.
other countries. However, eventually Henry
maintained a peaceful foreign policy, and
became favoured by nearly all the major
powers, maintaining his prestige
‘Henry VII showed himself to be a capable ruler in his dealings with Spain in
the years 1485-1509.’ Assess the validity of this view.
Henry was evidently a capable ruler in dealing with Spain, using treaties to
develop his foreign policy aims with the country, helping his international
recognition and succession as well as aiding in national security. Henry
evidently knew Spain was a powerful state and wisely chose to develop
amicable relations with Ferdinand and his wife Isabella. However relations
began to get rockier as Henry’s reign continued, due to domestic issues as well
as conflicting international interests
Agree - early years Disagree - early years
Henry VII essay plans 3
Henry VII essay plans
Foreign Policy
Questions
Despite the need to secure his dynasty, it was the desire to expand
England’s overseas trade that underpinned Henry VII’s foreign policy.’
Assess the validity of this view.
The desire to increase his international prestige was the most important
motive behind Henry VII’s foreign policy.’ Explain why you agree or disagree
with this view.
The marriages of his children to foreign powers were Henry VII’s greatest
achievements in foreign policy.’ Explain why you agree or disagree with this
view.
Ending support for rival claimants to the throne was the greatest success of
Henry VII’s foreign policy.’ Assess the validity of this view.
‘Henry VII showed himself to be a capable ruler in his dealings with Spain in
the years 1485-1509.’ Assess the validity of this view.
How successful was Henry VII in fulfilling his foreign policy objectives?
‘Henry VII’s foreign policy was driven by the need to preserve the Tudor
dynasty.’ Assess the validity of this view.
‘Henry VII’s foreign policy achieved its key aims in the years 1485-1509.’
Assess the validity of this view.
‘Securing the Tudor succession was the most important aim of Henry VII’s
foreign policy.’ Assess the validity of this view.
How successful was Henry VII in fulfilling his foreign policy objectives?
National security + securing the throne Succession of Tudor dynasty
Henry VII essay plans 1
, Prevention of armed conflict, began with
Scotland:
Touring the North, especially close to
Scotland in the early years to put off
Treaty of Medina Del Campo with Spain in
Yorkist pretenders and supporters
1489 - marriage between Prince Arthur
Secured 3 year truce with Scotland at
and Catherine of Aragon - numerous
beginning of reign - 1486 - threat of close
benefits, especially aligning with such a
border
powerful state
HOWEVER - foreign powers arguably
Treaty of Perpetual Peace with Scotland in
biggest threat - supported pretenders
1502 - secured marriage alliance between
Simnel - Ireland and Margret of Burgundy
Henry’s daughter Princess Margret and
Warbeck - Ireland, France, Scotland,
James IV
Burgundy
HOWEVER - Death of Prince Arthur,
BUT Henry successfully used tactical
Castilian succession crisis - Henry
diplomacy and treaties to stop the
supported the loser
harbouring of pretenders and rebels
1492 - Treaty of Etaples. 1493 - trade
embargo on Burgundy. 1497 - Treaty of
Ayton
Successful in providing more links and
alliances with other countries through
marriages, restoring harmony to Scottish
relations as they have been fluctuating in
Henry used negotiation and treaties with Henry VII’s reign which also helped in
foreign powers to aid in ensuring national protection of the border. Multiple benefits
security and prevention of pretenders from the Treaty of Medina Del Campo and
succeeding, significantly reducing firmly solidified the succession and the
domestic threat, as well as achieving other continuation of the Tudor dynasty. Despite
aims through these treaties as well - such the disruptions in the marriage alliance
as marriage alliances to aid in securing the with Spain, this became the most
dynasty, Treaty of Ayton matured into a successful policy as all the marriages went
more formal peace and did just that ahead in the end, proving to be successful
and fulfilling the objective. Dynasty clearly
accepted internationally - well-regarded
enough to marry one of the most powerful
families in Europe
International recognition Security of international trade interest
Treaty of Redon - 1489 - sent 3000 troops 1493 - trade embargo on Netherlands -
to Brittany - assisting in defying French majority of English trade went through
ambitions - sense of obligation, and feared Antwerp and Bruges - so hurt trade short
French threat and control term risking this aim in order to capitulate
Launched French invasion to reassert his hostility of Burgundy towards him
position on the continent - secured Had to deal with challenging leaders,
Henry VII essay plans 2
, successful peace treaty relations fluctuated often began to improve
HOWEVER - failure of Maximillian to with burgundy after Warbeck left 1495
uphold the Treaty of Dordrecht (1486) Intercursus Magnus - major commercial
treaty - maintained, facilitated and
bolstered international trading between
two states - ultimately successful
Chose to support Phillip in castilian crisis -
showed how much he valued England’s
trade
Able to maintain prestige through aiding
Brittany - not going directly to war with
France but asserting his dominance and
helping Brittany defend their country.
Successfully maintained trade, helping the
Historians say he took a more assertive
economy as well as English merchants,
approach wanting to send more troops but
enabling them to access larger markets,
Anne of Brittany forbid it - showing a
encouraging peace between two countries
heightened eagerness to gain this
through trading HOWEVER Phillip did
international recognition. Reluctant to
continue to harbour Yorkists. Foreign
invade France he bolstered his authority
policy aim ended up being a lot less
on the mainland and utilised the situation
successful than the others due to
skilfully to get a very advantageous peace
Intercursus Malus never being
settlement. Impression Maximilian did not
implemented and severely harming Anglo-
respect Henry enough to be on his side -
Burgundian relations, leaving Henry
which could impact him negatively with
diplomatically isolated.
other countries. However, eventually Henry
maintained a peaceful foreign policy, and
became favoured by nearly all the major
powers, maintaining his prestige
‘Henry VII showed himself to be a capable ruler in his dealings with Spain in
the years 1485-1509.’ Assess the validity of this view.
Henry was evidently a capable ruler in dealing with Spain, using treaties to
develop his foreign policy aims with the country, helping his international
recognition and succession as well as aiding in national security. Henry
evidently knew Spain was a powerful state and wisely chose to develop
amicable relations with Ferdinand and his wife Isabella. However relations
began to get rockier as Henry’s reign continued, due to domestic issues as well
as conflicting international interests
Agree - early years Disagree - early years
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