Relationships with Scotland and other foreign powers; securing the succession; marriage alliances
Henry VII used diplomacy and strategic marriages to protect England from invasion and secure his dynasty's future. Alliances with Scotland, Spain, and other powers turned potential enemies into partners.
Real World
The Treaty of Perpetual Peace (1502) and the marriage of Henry's daughter Margaret to James IV of Scotland turned England's most dangerous border into a diplomatic alliance — though it would eventually put a Scottish king on the English throne in 1603.
Exam Focus
For 'how far' questions on foreign policy, always weigh dynastic security against trade and military outcomes to reach a supported judgement.
Essay Framework
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