the Spanish armada ( during the battle )p1 Flashcards
what year did Philip order the armada?
1585
who prepared it for him?
his nephew the duke of Parma.
how many soldiers did he want?
10,000
Philip needed money so how did Elizabeth stop this?
she had spy’s and told the Italian bankers not to lend him money.
who did Philip then go to for money?
The Pope.
what year was the armada first ready?
1587
who then led an attack on Spain to by the English more time?
Frances Drake
finally the armada was ready for the 2nd time so when did they leave?
May 1588
how many boats, solders, sailors and priests were onboard?
129 boats, 19,000 solders, 8,000 sailors and 150 priests.
in a couple of days there were bad storms so where did they stop?
Corunna.
when did they leave again and when were they spotted?
left in July were spotted on the 19th.
why were the English kept in?
the tide
who led the Spanish and why did the not attack then?
The Duke of Medina Sidonia and because he wasn’t good at leading ships so didn’t know what to do.
where did they meet the Duke of Parma?
at Flanders
