Elizabeth 1-The Spanish Armada Flashcards
How had Phillip talked himself into the Spanish Armada?
He had convinced himself that he was doing God’s work and that he was engaged in a Catholic Crusade
Who had many of the Spanish ships been Commandeered by?
The Portuguese
Why was the sailing of the Armarda delayed?
There was a successful English attack in the harbour of Cadiz in April 1587
When the Armada finally set sail what was its main aim?
The Armada set sail on 22nd July 1588.
Its main aim was to reach the port of Gravelines in the Spanish Netherlands
.They would meet the Duke of Parma who would board the ships if an invasion of England might be launched
When was the Armada first sighted off the coast of Cornwall?
29th July
.Armada were engaged in indecisive battles in the English Channel from 30th July to 6th August
Why was the Armada forced off in the end?
In the end it was forced off because of unfavourable winds and to try and return to Spain by going round the coast of Scotland
