Elizabeth 1-Deterioration of Anglo-Spanish relations 1585-87 Flashcards
1
Q
How did Elizabeth counteract the terms of the treaty of Joinville?
A
Elizabeth made an alliance with the Dutch Protestant rebels in the treaty of Nonsuch in 1585 and sent troops to the Netherlands
2
Q
Why did the dutch feel betrayed?
A
Two officers in William Stanley and Rowland Yorke deserted them and joined the duke of Parma
3
Q
Who did Leicester quarrel with?
A
Leicester quarrelled with the Dutch as the dutch thought Elizabeth was trying to a deal behind their backs with Parma
4
Q
What did the Duke of Leicester do once he got back to England in January 1588?
A
He resigned his command
