The Outbreak Of War With Spain

Question 1

What did Elizabeth do against Spain for the Dutch rebels

Answer 1

She allowed Dutch rebels to take shelter in English Port, take money from Spanish ships and provided finacial help to the Dutch rebels

Question 2

Why was Robert Dudley significant

Answer 2

He led failed military expeditions in the Netherlands which worsened relations between the English and the Spanish further

Question 3

What was the significance of the Treaty of Joinville and Treaty of Nonsuch

Answer 3

After the Treaty of Joinville 1584 made an alliance between the French and the Spanish, Elizabeth felt that she could no longer avoid conflict with Spain and signed the Treat of Nonsuch 1585 in support of the Dutch rebels

Question 4

When was the Treaty of Joinville signed

Answer 4

1584

Question 5

When was the Treaty of Nonsuch signed

Answer 5

1585

Question 6

What was the features of the raid on Cadiz

Answer 6

In April 1587, Drake sailed into Cadiz Harbour and destroyed 30 Spainish ships and a large amount of their supplies.

England knew that Spain was preparing an attack, and this raid delayed their preparations by a year, giving more time for England to prepare