The Spanish Armada!! Flashcards
How did Religion have a big part on causing the Spanish Armada?
Phillip was the catholic king of Spain and Elizabeth was a Protestant but she turned most of England Protestant aswell which caused them to have different beliefs and ideas when it came to the topic religion
When did Mary Queen of Scots go to England to seek help from her cousin Elizabeth?
1568
Was Mary Queen of Scot’s originally married to Phillip?
True or False
True
Why did Phillip ask Elizabeth to marry him?
Since his past wife, Mary, died
Did Mary accept the marriage proposal?
No she turned him down which cause them to be great enemies
Did Elizabeth accept Phillips proposal?
No she turned him down which cause them to be great enemies
What did Elizabeth do to Mary, her cousin, whenever she fled to England to seek help?
Elizabeth made Mary her prisoner
Why was the Netherlands another big cause for the Spanish Armada?
The Netherlands=s was apart of Phillips Catholic and Spanish Empire but one day a few of them started to become Protestants so Elizabeth was persuaded to help the Netherlands with their fight with Spain!
Was Ireland a very Catholic or Protestant country?
Ireland was an extremely Catholic country.
Why did Ireland have anything to do with The Spanish Armada?
Well Ireland is and was at the time of the Spanish Armada a very Catholic country which made Elizabeth nervous as relaxations between England and Spain between came strained which could lead to Phillip using Ireland as a base from which he could attack her from!
Why was Privateers apart of the Spanish Armada?
Privateers were a big part as they gave some of their profits of their raids to the queen. In return the queen and her government turned a blind eye to their activities
