1. TASK:
On the blog there is a sheet called ‘How vulnerable was England in late 15th Century Europe?’. You will need to revise and learn this for next lesson. You might even want to create your own version!
Also, using the information on page 28, write down what Henry’s problems are in terms or foreign policy and also what his aims were.
You have also been given a number between 1 and 6. You will need to create a cartoon strip or flow diagram that explains what happens. Use pages to help collect your information in the Henry VIII textbook. (you will be teaching the rest of the class with this information next lesson so make sure you have it!).
FLIP LEARNING
At the end of last lesson you were given this independent learning. Its now time to see what you have come up with.
Based on your information which you had to revise from, can you answer the following questions:
Who was the ruler of each country?
Which countries are likely to be friendly towards England? Why?
Which countries are likely to cause problems for England? Why?

2. Lets discuss…

3. SPLAT…. ITALY IRELAND FRANCE BRITTANNY ENGLAND SCOTLAND HRE BURGUNDY
SPAIN

4. Early foreign policy: How well did Henry VII build up his control over his country?
Good learning:
Understand Henry’s aims on foreign policy
Great learning:
Explain what Henry did in relation to his early foreign policy ( )
Even better:
Evaluate how successful Henry’s early foreign policy was
Key Word:
How did relations with foreign powers change and how was the succession secured?

5. What were Henry’s aims in relation to foreign policy?
Throughout his reign Henry VII’s foreign policy was defensive: he reacted to external events in order to secure his crown and dynasty. Initially in debt to Brittany and France, he had to neutralise the capacity of France, Spain, Burgundy and Scotland to profit from Yorkist claimants and safeguard his northern border with Scotland.
John Guy, Tudor England (1988)
Task:
Read through the extract and make a list of foreign policy aims based on this extract.
Good learning
Understand Henry’s aims on foreign policy
Great learning
Explain what Henry did in relation to his early foreign policy ( )
Even better
Evaluate how successful Henry’s early foreign policy was

6. (refer back to homework sheet if needed)
What were Henry’s aims in relation to foreign policy?
For your homework you were asked to write down Henry’s problems and aims in relation to foreign policy. Firstly, check your information with the list below:
Problems:
Henry VII’s legal status as king was insecure as there were other claimants to the throne.
Henry VII’s lack of money
Aims:
1. Gain acceptance of his right to rule from other monarchs
Why this was important:
Rivals might seek shelter/assistance from other countries.
Recognition might give him more credibility
2. Maintain good relations and defence of trading interests and national security.
3. Not intervene on the continent i.e. avoid costly and potentially dangerous foreign entanglements
Task:
Based on these aims, which countries do you think would be most important for Henry to think about?
(refer back to homework sheet if needed)
Good learning
Understand Henry’s aims on foreign policy
Great learning
Explain what Henry did in relation to his early foreign policy ( )
Even better
Evaluate how successful Henry’s early foreign policy was

7. So what was Henry’s foreign policy?
Now that we understand Henry’s aims, we need to look at what Henry did in relation to his foreign policy.
On a separate A3 sheet of paper, you will need to divide your page into 6 sections and put the following headings in each box:
ENGLAND: Navigation Acts ( ) and An Act (1489)
SPAIN: Treaty Medina del Campo (1489)
BRITTANY/FRANCE: Breton Crisis ( )
ITALY: Florence/Venice (1490)
BURGUNDY: Intercursus Magnus (1496)
SCOTLAND: Truce of Ayton (1497)
Task:
For your homework you were asked to research one particular element of his foreign policy…
Find other people in the room and compare your information to ensure that you have everything you need to teach with.
2. You have each been given an A3 sheet which you will need to divide into 6 boxes. You will need to go around the room and collect the information on the events you currently don’t have.
3. You will need to explain how successful Henry was in handling each of the different situations.
Good learning
Understand Henry’s aims on foreign policy
Great learning
Explain what Henry did in relation to his early foreign policy ( )
Even better
Evaluate how successful Henry’s early foreign policy was

8. Breton Crisis ( )
France had plans to take over Brittany (expansionist foreign policy)
- Brittany had provided HVII hospitality whilst he was in exile
- France gave Henry financial assistance in 1485 = compromised!
HVII acted as a mediator between the two courts (British and French)
But… HVII sends hundreds of volunteers under Lord Scales into Brittany
This attempt fails because…
Breton’s refused to listen, so Henry disowned Scales
Brittany are defeated at the battle of St. Aubin du Cormier.
Duke of Brittany died - daughter (12) took over. France claim custody
Henry in awkward position (take over = France more powerful, invasion base, disrupt trade)
Task:
Add any extra information you might be missing with regards to these events
Good learning
Understand Henry’s aims on foreign policy
Great learning
Explain what Henry did in relation to his early foreign policy ( )
Even better
Evaluate how successful Henry’s early foreign policy was

9. Breton Crisis ( )
So, HVII tries to win support at home and abroad for a short campaign
HVII: T.of.Medina del Campo
Renewed a treaty with Maximillian
T.of.Redon 1489: Brittany pay the cost of 6000 men & HVII send them
Parliament summed to raise £100,000 for a small force
Attack (to defend Brittany) in 1489 – no French invasion!
Initial success at Dixmunde but…
Maximillian: unreliable (concerned with empire)
Spain: sent 2000 but recalled (Moors of Granada)
1491 Anne marries King Charles of France
France received the pretender Warbeck
HVII takes a gamble and sent 26,000 men into Brittany
Treaty of Etaples 1492: Henry takes troops out of Brittany, and France stop supporting Warbeck and give HVII 745,000 crowns (50,000 pa)
Good learning
Understand Henry’s aims on foreign policy
Great learning
Explain what Henry did in relation to his early foreign policy ( )
Even better
Evaluate how successful Henry’s early foreign policy was

10. Truce of Ayton (1497)
Henry & James IV made a truce when HVII came to the throne
But… James IV took in Warbeck – invasion came to nothing
At the same time there was a rebellion in Cornwall
James IV = losing faith in Warbeck and did not take advantage
Truce of Ayton came into full force when Warbeck was executed
Such an agreement had not been reached since 1328
Treaty sealed by the marriage of James to Margaret (daughter)
But, Scotland did not abandon their ancient pact with France
This meant that peace depended on the continuation of good relations between England and France
Out of all Henry VII’s foreign policies, which one would you say was the most successful?
Good learning
Understand Henry’s aims on foreign policy
Great learning
Explain what Henry did in relation to his early foreign policy ( )
Even better
Evaluate how successful Henry’s early foreign policy was

11. Overall, how successful was Henry’s foreign policy?
Task:
Write a review and give a score out of 5 for how successful Henry was with his foreign policy
Good learning
Understand Henry’s aims on foreign policy
Great learning
Explain what Henry did in relation to his early foreign policy ( )
Even better
Evaluate how successful Henry’s early foreign policy was

12. Your tasks for next lesson are as follows:
FLIP LEARNING
TASK:
Write a review and give a score out of 5 for how successful Henry was with his foreign policy
Revise everything you have done on Henry’s foreign policy as you will be doing another Kahoot quiz next lesson!
You need to create a timeline of latter Henry’s foreign policy ( ) using the information provided on page 31 of the Henry textbook. (SEE NEXT SLIDE FOR MORE SPECIFIC DETAILS)
Your tasks for next lesson are as follows:

13. Use the textbook to help.
Henry’s foreign policy
1502
1503
1504
1505
1506
1507
1508
1509
Now that you have looked at what you would do, it’s time to record what actually happened.
Task:
Your task is to create a timeline of Henry’s foreign policy in the years You should also add a quick sketch to help summarise what happened.
Use the textbook to help.
The events you will need to add on are as follows;
Treaty of Perpetual Peace
Arthur’s death and impact
Death of Elizabeth and impact
Death of Isabella and impact
Phillip in England
Death of Phillip and impact
League of Cambrai