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Henry VIII post 1540 - Coggle Diagram
Henry VIII post 1540
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Foreign Policy 1540-47
Military failures
Impulsive King took the reign after the lack of Cromwell after 1540. Previously managed all affairs.
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Ultimate War with Scotland and France meant a £2 million expenditure, 10x that of the annual income of the crown.
wastage of dissolution funds spent on fortification of the coast in light of a French counter attack
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Failure of allegiances
Treaty of Greenwich 1543 agreed marriage between Edward and Mary- signed by Earl of Arran - rejected by parliament, led to rough wooing 1544-45, but ultimatelyt achieved nothing and had to garrison the borders.
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Inherent mistrust between the european powers, 1541 end of Franco-Hapsburg alliance - Charles didn't show up for the attack.
Success?
Short term aims- Battle of Solway Moss in 1542 saw 20,000 scottish troops defeated. James V died of shame.
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Actually very limited
Failure of longevity. 8 years allowed for Boulogne.
Boulogne added £130,000 to the war cost and was a nightmare to maintain- it had no well inside the walls.