Direct intervention in the Netherlands from 1585 Flashcards
What treaty did Elizabeth sign on 10 August 1585?
The Treaty of Nonsuch
What did the Treaty of Nonsuch mean for Elizabeth?
She was now directly intervening in the Netherlands and at war with Spain
How many troops did Elizabeth send to the Netherlands in 1585?
7,400
Who led the 7,400 troops in the Netherlands on Elizabeth’s behalf?
Robert Dudley
Why was Dudley not given enough money for men or supplies in the Netherlands at first?
Elizabeth was still hoping to negotiate with Spain
What title did Robert Dudley give himself in January 1586?
Governor General of the Low Countries
Why was it a problem that Dudley gave himself the title of Governor General of the Low Countries?
It implied that Elizabeth was overthrowing Philip II as King of the Netherlands
Who did Spain send to deal with Robert Dudley’s force in the Netherlands?
The Duke of Parma
What impact did Robert Dudley’s army have on the Duke of Parma in the Netherlands?
They prevented Parma from capturing any deep-water ports
