elizabeth key topic 3 Flashcards

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give 3 reasons why the spanish launched the Armada

A
  1. religious conflict
  2. english support of the dutch rebels
  3. the treaty of Joinvile (1584)
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what did the treaty of Joinvile state?

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Spain could attack England without risking war with France

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3
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How did fire ships impact the Spanish armada?

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  • anchored spanish ships panicked and unanchored
  • unanchored ships were blown off course
  • unanchored ships were blown out of formation
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how did the wind negatively impact the spanish fleet?

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many spanish ships were blown north and wreckes on the cliffs of scotland and ireland

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5
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How did Englands naval leadership help them win the battle?

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Drake, Howard and Hawkins (naval commanders) were all experienced at sea.
Hawkins designed Englands swifter ships as well as the fire ships.

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How did Spains poor leadership contribute to their defeat?

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Medinia Sidonia (naval commander) did not have a naval background and suffered sea sickness.

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who were Englands 3 main naval commanders?

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  1. Francis Drake
  2. Howard
  3. Hawkins
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How many sailors did England have compared to spain?

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England- 14,000
Spain- 30,000

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Why were the Spanish sailors at a disadvantage based off of experience?

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as they were used to sailing calmer seas in the mediterranean, unlike the English.

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10
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give 3 consequences of the English victory of the Spanish.

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  1. England’s navy strengthened
  2. Elizabeth’s authority enhanced
  3. the protestant cause became stronger in England
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