Elizabeth 1- Relations with Spain-Relations in the 1560s

Question 1

Whose trading activity caused a hostile relationship with the Spanish?

Answer 1

John Hawkins-Attempted to break the Spanish trading monopoly in the Carribean

Question 2

How did John Hawkins harm relations with the Spanish?

Answer 2

He attempted to break the Spanish trading monopoly in the Carribean

Question 3

What did the Spanish do in response to John Hawkins?

Answer 3

In September 1568 his fleet was blockaded in a Mexican port
.Only two of his ships managed to escape

Question 4

What did Phillip II demand in the Netherlands?

Answer 4

Phillip II wanted a tighter form of political organisation under more of a direct Spanish control, which would help root out heresy

Question 5

Why was Elizabeth reluctant to intervene in the Netherlands?

Answer 5

.She had just suffered a large defeat from her French adventure and had qualms with rebels who were fighting sovereign authority

Question 6

Who did Elizabeth come under pressure from to intervene in the Netherlands?

Answer 6

She came under pressure from her protestant councillors to aid dutch protestants who feared danger

Question 7

How did England harass the Spanish in November 1568?

Answer 7

A storm forced Spanish vessels carrying 400,000 florins which was intended to pay the army of Phillips Army to seek shelter in English ports, Elizabeth then impounded the money

Question 8

Give three reasons for the sour relations with the Spanish

Answer 8

.Breakdown in Anglo-Spanish and Anglo-Dutch trade
.Phillips encouragement of the Northern rebellion and Ridolfi plot
.Phillips involvement in the excommunication of Elizabeth in 1570