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What is the Spanish Armada’s reasoning?

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Purpose (1) invade England
Restore the Catholic Church
Replace Elizabeth with Roman Catholic Monarch

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Stats: How many ships were sent to the English channel to pickup and transport Spanish troops from the Netherlands?

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130 Spanish Ships

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Why did England win?

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-Better maneuverability
-Wind advantage
-Range and rapidity of fire of its guns

Wind - it becomes a decisive victory for the English.

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Why did England win - Netherland’s side

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Poor planning and communication made it almost impossible.

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Fate Factor

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What was England’s strategry?

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Fire Ships - ramming the Spanish ships and causing them to sink and lose their formation.

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What was the overall impact of England winning?

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-DECISIVE loss for Spain
-GAVE CONFIDENCE to English Protestants
-Spanish are no longer the best
-Scourd English Catholics on foreign invasion schemes
-Shattered belief in Spanish invincibility

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