The Armada Flashcards
1
Q
How many ships did the Spanish Armada entail?
A
130 ships
2
Q
How many guns did the Armada have?
A
2431
3
Q
How many men did the Armada have?
A
30,000
4
Q
How many men reached Spain after the Armada?
A
399
5
Q
How many ships returned home with the Spanish?
A
92
6
Q
Give three causes for the Armada
A
.Religious differences
.English support for the Dutch rebels
.Spanish involvement in plots surrounding MWS
.Elizabeth’s persecution of English catholics in reaction to the plots
.Attacks on Spanish treasure ships by Drake