... their alliance. During the 1540's, foreign policy became a key part for Henry. In 1942, England went to battle with Scotland at Solway Moss even though it was later on in his reign, as he had been distracted with reformation, Scotland was a traditional enemy who was a 'backdoor' threat to England in times of crisis-especially as Scotland had the auld alliance with France. Therefore, Henry's main concern was national security because before Henry could attack France, he had to neutralize Scotland otherwise England's security was at risk, which was shown during Henry VII's reign with the battle of Stoke. Also the Battle at Solway Moss and the Greenwich treaties opened a new opportunity to take over Scotland with the marriage of Mary to his son Prince Edward. The Greenwich treaty and the Battle at Solway Moss could be seen as prestige, because the battle showed Henry to be victorious, but ...

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