What was the main purpose of Catherine's marriage to Henry V?
End the Hundred Years' War
Secure land rights
Seal a political alliance
Consolidate power in England
Answer
The main purpose of Catherine's marriage to Henry V was to end the Hundred Years' War. The war had been going on for over a century and had caused a great deal of suffering and loss of life. Catherine was the daughter of King Charles VI of France and was considered to be a valuable asset in the negotiations for peace.
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