Exam (elaborations)
Mini Depth Study 1 War with France
- Module
- 2025 tests
- Institution
- 2025 Tests
Mini Depth Study 1 War with France
[Show more]
Content preview
Mini Depth Study 1: War with France1513-1514
How did Spain betray England before Henry's planned invasion of Northern France? -
correct answer-Ferdinand of Spain agreed a truce with France and withdrew from the Holy
League. There was no longer the possibility of war on two fronts against France.
How far had the war against France been a success? - correct answer-The war had
achieved very little. The seizure of Therouanne and Tournai were of little strategic value to
England and expensive to maintain. The principle aim of re-gaining lost land had not been
achieved.
What changed Henrys mind about continuing war in 1514? - correct answer-Henry was
persuaded to accept an hournerable peace settlement by Wolsey and Pope Leo X in August
1514. The costs of campaign had left England of the verge of bankruptcy- costing £900,000.
What happened to the English fleet before the land war had begun? - correct answer-The
English fleet under Sir Edward Howard were defeated.
What was agreed by the Anglo-French peace treaty of August 1514? - correct answer-The
treaty agrred to end the war, English troops to return home, Tournai to remain under English
control and Henry's sister ,Mary, to marry the French King, Louis XII.
What was the Battle of the Spurs? - correct answer-The 1513 capture of Therouanne and
Tournai
Which two towns were captured by Henry in the summer of 1513? How were they exploited
for propaganda value? - correct answer-Henry captured Therouanne (30th June) and
Tournai. Henry celebrated the caputure of Tournai with 10 days of festivities to which the
archduke Charles of Burgandy was invited. Both seizures were of little strategic value to
England and proved expenisve to maintain.
Why was Henry determind to have military success against France in 1513? What
Preparations were made? - correct answer-It was important that Hnery restored his
reputation after 1512. It was also important that the king led his army to battle personally as
symbol of the "just war" he was waging on France. An army of 30,000 to 40,000 was
amassed; planning for the movement and provisioning of troops was left in the hands of
Wolsey. The invasion was fully supported by the English nobility with all buy 2 families being
represented in the summer of 1513.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Hkane. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £6.47. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
62890 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy revision notes and other study material for 14 years now