Wolsey's foreign policy aims (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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Which two major powers dominated Europe during Henry VIII's reign?
Which two major powers dominated Europe during Henry VIII's reign?
France and Habsburg Empire
Which territories did England control during this period?
Which territories did England control during this period?
Wales, Ireland & parts of northern France
What was Wolsey's position under Henry VIII?
What was Wolsey's position under Henry VIII?
Chief minister
How was England described as a power compared to France and the Habsburg Empire?
How was England described as a power compared to France and the Habsburg Empire?
Medium-sized power
Why did Wolsey maintain positive relations with both France and the Habsburg Empire?
Why did Wolsey maintain positive relations with both France and the Habsburg Empire?
To prevent diplomatic isolation
What strategy did Wolsey use with Europe's major powers?
What strategy did Wolsey use with Europe's major powers?
Play them against each other
What did Henry VIII seek to gain through military campaigns?
What did Henry VIII seek to gain through military campaigns?
Military glory and prestige
What role did Wolsey want England to play in European diplomacy?
What role did Wolsey want England to play in European diplomacy?
Peacemaker and mediator
Why couldn't England compete directly with France or the Habsburg Empire?
Why couldn't England compete directly with France or the Habsburg Empire?
Lacked their military might
What was a major practical problem with military campaigns?
What was a major practical problem with military campaigns?
They were extremely expensive
Why was Wolsey cautious about lengthy European wars?
Why was Wolsey cautious about lengthy European wars?
They risked draining the royal treasury
In which year did Wolsey fall from power?
In which year did Wolsey fall from power?
1529