3.3 Conflict with Spain

Question 1

Give two Long term causes of the conflict with Spain

Answer 1

.They had been allies for much of the 16th century, that had changed sinced the 1580s as relations became outwardly hostile
.Religion-Phillip II was unpopular in England as the former husband of Mary I and he was the head of a catholic country
.The invasion of the Netherlands-Elizabeth felt bound to help the dutch as they were protestant-fighting against the Spanish
.Attacks on Spanish ships by Drake angered the Spanish

Question 2

Give two short term causes which caused the war between England and Spain

Answer 2

.Both sides signed formal alliances and this led to both countries being at war
.Treaty of Joinville 1584- signed by Phillip II and the French Catholic league to end Protestantism in Europe
.Treaty of Nonsuch-1585-Between England and Netherlands-England agreed to send 7000 troops to Netherlands
.1587-Catholic Mary Queen Of Scots was executed

Question 3

Give the three steps of the Spanish Armada plan

Answer 3

1.Sail an Armada to the Netherlands
2.Pick up a Spanish Army of 30,000 in the Netherlands
3.Cross the channel and march on London
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Question 4

When did the Armada sail up the channel in a crescent formation?

Answer 4

July 1588

Question 5

On 7th August what did Medina Sidonia decide to do?

Answer 5

Anchor the fleet at Calais

Question 6

What did England send into the Spanish ships at Calais?

Answer 6

Fire Ships

Question 7

Which three experienced commanders helped the English?

Answer 7

.Sir Francis Drake
.John Hawkins
.John Frobisher

Question 8

In the Battle of Gravelines how many ships did the Spanish lose?

Answer 8

5

Question 9

In the Battle Of Gravelines how many lives did the Spanish lose?

Answer 9

1000 lives

Question 10

Where did Elizabeth visit her troops?

Answer 10

Tilbury

Question 11

Where did the Spanish have to go after the wind forced them?

Answer 11

.North around Scotland and Ireland

Question 12

What was installed along the English and Welsh coast to let people know the Spanish were coming?

Answer 12

Beacon systems

Question 13

Who spent years making. English ships Faster, lighter ad more manoeuvrable?

Answer 13

John Hawkins

Question 14

What was the name of the accurate light guns that allowed the English to fight from distance?

Answer 14

Culverins

Question 15

Who did Phillip II appoint as leader of the Armada?

Answer 15

Duke of Medina Sidonia

Question 16

Name three Spanish Weaknesses

Answer 16

.Leadership
.Planning and Communication
.Crescent formation
.Guns

Question 17

Where was the Armada sailing past when it was hit by one of the worst storms in years?

Answer 17

The North of Scotland

Question 18

What was missing from Spanish ships which meant they could not take shelter from storms?

Answer 18

Anchor Cables

Question 19

What did the commemorative medal that Elizabeth released after the Armada say?

Answer 19

God blew and they were scattered

Question 20

What was the victory against the Spanish seen for across England?

Answer 20

A divine approval for the Protestant cause

Question 21

After the victory what did England establish itself as?

Answer 21

A naval power