The Armada

Question 1

Why did Philip start the Spanish Armada

Answer 1

This is because the English provoked him in a number of ways :

religion - catholisim, pope said he will forgive the sins of those taking part

politics - Treaty of Joinville, Nonsuch

English threats to Spanish dominance in the New World - Drake

Question 2

What was the Plan of the Armada

Answer 2

130 ships
30,000 men stationed in the Netherlands that would be transported across the channel to march on London, depose Elizabeth and create a new Catholic government in England

Question 3

Reasons for English victory in the Spanish Armada

Answer 3

Tatics - e,g fire ships

Weather

Faster ships - galleons built to be quicker and easy to monuver

Poor spanish supplies - Spanish supplies were rotting, they were at sea for 10 weeks

Poor leadership

Question 4

What were the consequences of the English victory

Answer 4

Propaganda and religious victory

great boost to English pride,

Dutch rebels were encouraged to renew their fight

Showed strength and skill of English navy

Defeat cost Spain very dearly, financially and politically