The Spanish Armada Flashcards
When was Philip ll crowned
1555
How did Philip ll stop Protestantism from spreading
With the Spanish Inquisition (whom nobody expected)
What happened when Philip ll tried to marry Isabella of France
He was rejected in public- ruined his reputation
Why was the war in the Netherlands significant in causing the Spanish Armada
A revolt started in 1566 in the Spanish occupied Netherlands Elizabeth provided unofficial support to the rebels in 1579
Why was Drake’s attack on Cadiz significant in causing the Spanish Armada
- 1587
- Destroyes 24-31 ships
- Mainly destroyed timber used for barrels
- Delayed the armada for 1 year
Why was Francis drake and the Spanish Main significant in causing the Spanish Armada
- Elizabeth urges sea dogs to steal Spanish ships carrying golf during the 1570s and 1580s
- Stole £200 million of gold
- 1585 stole lots of cannons
How did Spain prepare for the Spanish Armada
- Sail up the English Channel in 1586
- Planned to invade England and gain support from English catholic’s
- After Cadiz, advisors tell Philip to reconsider
- Duke of Medina Sidonia appointed leader
How did England prepare for the Spanish Armada
- Beacons placed on hols near the coast
- 20000 volunteers to join the army
- Church bells will ring
How many ships did the English have
- 54 navy ships
- 140 trade ships
What happened to the Armada in April 1588
A storm damages the Spanish ships
What happened to the Armada on the 29th July 1588
The Armada is spotted off the lizard , Cornwall
What happened to the Armada on the 6th August 1588
The Armada anchors in Calais and the Duke of Palmer is delayed by 1 week
What happened to the Armada on the 7th August 1588
Duke of effinghsm uses hell burners
What happened to the Armada on the 8th August 1558
The battle of grave lines -100p Spanish killed
What happened to the Armada on the 9th August 1558
Elizabeth does a speech at Tillbury
What happened to the Armada in September/October 1558
The Armada is blown round Scotland with no maps. Many wrecks
How many ships did Spanish have
- 130 gallions
- 8000 sailors
- 19000 troops on ships
- 17000 more troops if they meet up with the Duke of Palmer
How many Spanish ships returned
61 out of 130
What were the English successes of the Spanish Armada
- Spanish ships were outgunned
- Used fireships
- English had higher moral
What was the Spanish fail of the Armada
- Cannons didn’t work
- Duke of Medina sidonia not experienced
- Duke of plama didn’t turn up
- No maps of Scotland and not enough food
After the Armada how long did the war with Spain last
10 more years
