Phillip: Armada Flashcards
What were 3 Religious reasons the Armada was launched? (3)
- Removing Protestantism
- Pope promised rewards for Phillip and forgiveness for Spanish soldiers sins
- Treaty of Joinville 1584
What did the Treaty of Joinville stipulate?
The French Catholic League and Phillip vowed to end Protestantism in Europe
Why was Drake a reason the Armada started? (2)
- He raided Spanish treasure during his expedition
- he attacked Santa Domingo
What years did Drake’s expedition take place
1576-81
What event in 1587 was a cause of the Armada?
Singing of the King’s Beard
What was Phillip’s response to the Singing of the Kings Beard?
He seized all English ships in Spanish Ports
What was Elizabeth’s major action in 1568?
Confiscated Spanish ships on their way to the Netherlands
What treaty did Elizabeth sing with the Dutch rebels?
Treaty of Nonsuch 1585
What did the Treaty of Nonsuch stipulate?
1585
England agreed to send 6,000 soldiers and £126,000 per year
1586
she sent the English Army
How many ships and men were in the Armada?
150 Ships and 18,000 men
What were the 3 keys reasons England won the Armada
- Extensive spy network
- Better use of gunpowder
- Their cannons fired further, and had faster ships. They had a long range advantage
How many “Race built” warships did England have?
34
What was a major reason the Armada was ineffective?
Poor communication
What did the Spanish realise upon docking in Calais on 6th August 1588?
The Dunkirk army had been reduced by disease and the armada had to find shelter
When did England send fire ships?
7th August 1588
