Wolsey's foreign policy aims (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Wolsey's foreign policy period
Wolsey's foreign policy period
1509-29
Two major European powers in this period
Two major European powers in this period
France and Habsburg Empire
Habsburg Empire included
Habsburg Empire included
Spain and Holy Roman Empire
Territories England controlled
Territories England controlled
Wales, Ireland, parts of N. France (Calais)
Wolsey's role under Henry VIII
Wolsey's role under Henry VIII
Chief minister
1st foreign policy aim
1st foreign policy aim
Positive relations with France & Habsburg Empire
2nd foreign policy aim
2nd foreign policy aim
Play major powers against each other
3rd foreign policy aim
3rd foreign policy aim
Military glory for Henry VIII
4th foreign policy aim
4th foreign policy aim
Position England as European peacemaker
Purpose of dual diplomatic approach
Purpose of dual diplomatic approach
Prevent England from becoming diplomatically isolated
Key constraint on military campaigns
Key constraint on military campaigns
Extremely expensive
Year Henry VIII became king
Year Henry VIII became king
1509
Peak of Wolsey's foreign policy influence
Peak of Wolsey's foreign policy influence
1515-1529