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The Realistic Objectives of Henry VIIs Foreign Policy According to the source, Henrys objectives were to ensure the security of his country and dynasty and to avoid foreign military intervention i.e. build up good relationships with neighbouring foreign powers. I also think that trade and prestige came into his objectives. Trade was important to him as it ensured the power of his country and, again, was important to Englands relationship with foreign powers. Also prestige was important for Henry, but more for himself than for the good of the country. Why was foreign military intervention a problem for Henry VII between 1485 and 1509? During Henry VIIs reign, he was very worried about†¦show more content†¦He was seeing a repeat of what had happened four years previously and, even though he had defeated Lambert Simnel, he could not be so confident that he would manage it again. The fact that Perkin Warbeck gained the support of James IV, Charles VIII and Maximilian Habsburg was what worried Henry the most. Again it was more a matter of the way other powers had responded to the pretender than Perkin Warbeck himself which posed a threat to Henry. When Perkin Warbeck invaded England in 1495 he was quickly captured by Henry and sentenced to death. But although Perkin Warbeck was dead, Henry was still worried by the fact that he had managed to get so much international support. Could he rely on his neighbouring foreign powers anymore? Foreign military intervention itself wasnt so much a problem for Henry: there were no large-scale invasions of England during his reign and for the most part he managed to avoid war altogether. But Henry was constantly worried about the threat of an invasion and pretenders like Perkin Warbeck and Lambert Simnel only served as irritants to make him even more worried and to show him that he didnt have the full support of important powers like France. One of his main purposes in life was to secure the throne for his future dynasty. Therefore the avoidance of foreign invasion was of theShow MoreRelatedFundamentals of Hrm263904 Words   |  1056 PagesDemonstrating Comprehension: Questions for Review 51 Key Terms 51 52 HRM Workshop 49 Guarding Against Discrimination Practices 65 DID YOU KNOW?: Is a Problem Brewing? 66 Determining Potential Discriminatory Practices 66 The 4/5ths Rule 66 Restricted Policy 66 Geographical Comparisons 67 McDonnell-Douglas Test 67 Responding to an EEO Charge 67 Business Necessity 68 Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications 68 Seniority Systems 68 Selected Relevant Supreme Court Cases 69 Cases Concerning Discrimination