9) Why Were The Netherlands so Important in the Relationship between England and Spain?

Question 1

When Holy Roman Emperor Charles V abdicated, what did Philip become the ruler of?

Answer 1

When Holy Roman Emperor Charles V abdicated, Philip became ruler of the Hapsburg lands in Italy and the Netherlands, Franche-Compte, and Spanish lands in the Americas.

Question 2

Why were the Netherlands extremely important to England?

Answer 2

The Netherlands were important to England on the issue of national security as it was a natural invasion route from the continent to England.

Question 3

What posed a direct threat to English national security?

Answer 3

The appearance of the Spanish army of 50,000 in 1567 under Duke of Alva.

Question 4

What was the name of Anti-Catholic disturbances in the Netherlands in 1566?

Answer 4

Iconoclastic Fury

Question 5

Why else were the Netherlands extremely important for England?

Answer 5

For their trade as Antwerp had control over the export of English woollen cloth.

Question 6

What were the dates that a trade embargo was placed on English exports to Antwerp?

Answer 6

1563-64, 1568-73 and 1586-87…