The Anglo-Spanish War

Question 1

when was the Anglo-Spanish war?

Answer 1

1585-1604

Question 2

how did the Spanish view Francis Drake?

Answer 2

‘implacable foe and the real commander of the English navy’- Harry Kelsey

Question 3

why was war with Spain inevitable?

Answer 3

due to the exploits of the privateers and England’s open support of the Dutch uprising against Spain

Question 4

what was King Philip’s plan?

Answer 4

invade England, depose Elizabeth and restore the Catholic faith

Question 5

what was Drake’s plan?

Answer 5

to attack the Spanish ships while they still in port

Question 6

why were the English not able to immediately attack?

Answer 6

they only had 25 ships

Question 7

when did the attack begin? how many ships did the English have?

Answer 7

1588

25 ships, 60 or more private vessels

Question 8

who was knighted for their gallantry?

Answer 8

Martin Frobisher and john Hawkins

Question 9

why were the privateers important to England’s victory?

Answer 9

they held command authority in naval planning, fitting and execution of defence of England

also supplemented the navy with ships