Elizabeths foreign policy Flashcards
What significant event happened between France and Spain in 1559?
Treaty of Cateau-Cambresis
When did Elizabeth allow sea beggars to attack Spanish ships?
1567
When did Spain place embargos on the Netherlands?
1568
Why did Spain place embargos on Netherlands?
Cecil ordered bullion to be unloaded from spanish ships at English ports by pirates
How did Elizabeth provoke Philip to plan the Armada in 1583?
Philip planned Armada due to Elizabeths interference in the Netherlands
When did the War between England and Spain start?
1585
What triggered the War to begin?
Phillip seized English ships in Spanish harbour.
Drake attacked Spanish ports.
What advantage Elizabeth gain due to Drake’s raid in 1587?
Drake raided Cadiz, setting fire to ships, setting the Armarda back
What failed tactic did Spain do in 1588?
Spain went around Ireland to England but due to the wind and English tactics meant they were overthrown
When did England raid the Azores?
1589
When did Elizabeth’s pirates raid the Caribbean?
1589
When did England capture Spanish treasure ships and hinder Phillip further?
1592
When did Phillip die?
1598
What was the significance of the Netherlands?
Cloth trade
Basis for English and Spanish traditional friendliness
What was happening in the Netherlands in 1562?
Calvinism began to spread and unite against the Spanish rule
What was the significance of the trade embargo for Elizabeth?
It meant Elizabeth had to change her foreign policy
What did Spain do in 1567 to try and restore order in the Netherlands?
Philip sent army under Duke of Alva
When did Elizabeth expel dutch sea beggars?
1572
When was the ‘Spanish fury’?
1576
What did Elizabeth do in response to the Spanish fury in 1577?
She threatened to invade
When was William Orange assassinated?
1584
When was the Treaty of Nansuch?
1585
What happened with the Treaty of Nansuch?
Elizabeth sent an army to the Netherlands (leader being Leicester who returned in 1588)
When was Spain driven out Northern Netherlands?
1589
When did North Netherlands become independent?
1594