Elizabeth And The Armada Flashcards
When did Elizabeth come to power?
Elizabeth came to power in 1558.
What was Phillips plan?
Philip’s plan was that an armada of 130 ships would sail to the Netherlands, pick up 30,000 Spanish troops and invade England. However, the Armada was delayed by an English attack on Cadiz harbour in 1587 where Drake made off with gold treaures and destroyed over 100 Spanish ships.
What did England do to scatter the Spanish fleet?
English used fireships to scatter the Spanish fleet and then attack it at the Battle of Gravelines in July 1588.
What else led to the Armada abandoning?
The Armada was forced to abandon its invasion attempt and was destroyed by storms, which Philip I called the Protestant Wind, whilst trying to sail home round the north of Scotland.
Who did Elizabeth execute? And why?
She executed Mary Queen of Scots in 1587 because she saw her as a threat to her throne.
What did she do to some chatholic priests?
However, she hunted, tortured and executed Catholic priests who came into England to undermine her power.
How mach land did Phillip II rule?
Spain’s king, Philip II, ruled much of the New World and much of western Europe.
When did Elizabeth execute Catholic Mary Queen of Scots?
Elizabeth I executed the Catholic Mary Queen of Scots in 1587
Why did Phillip invade England?
Philip was personally angered and, wanting England for himself, decided to invade.
When did the Spanish Armada set sail?
In 1588, Philip’s Armada finally set sail.
Did Elizabeth make a portrait?
Queen Elizabeth had a portrait painted to publicise her ‘famous victory’.
What did the battle represent?
The conflict with the Spanish Armada represented the height of the long struggle between Protestant England and Catholic Spain.
