why was there conflict between France and Spain? Flashcards
when did the Pope excommunicate Elizabeth?
1570
what did the Pope command all Catholics to do?
to follow the Pope’s rule
was Philip keen to follow the Pope’s instructions?
yes
what was the plan for Mary I (Elizabeth’s sister) and Philip?
their child would unite England and Spain under one Catholic king and queen
did their plan work?
no as Mary died childless in 1558
when did Philip propose to Elizabeth?
in 1559
what was bad because of Philip proposing to Elizabeth?
Elizabeth kept him waiting and as it became clear that marriage was not going to happen, tensions rose
when had Elizabeth returned England to the Protestant faith?
after the Catholic faith of Mary I
what religion was Spain during the reformation?
they remained Catholic
what did Sir Francis Drake and English sailors spend years doing?
raiding Spanish ports
what did Drake do in 1587?
he led a raid on the port of Cadiz
what did the destroying of Spanish ships become known as?
“singeing the King of Spain’s beard”
what happened in 1556 in the Netherlands?
there was a Protestant uprising
what did Philip do in the Netherlands?
he sent troops to restore order- there was greater resistance from the rebels
did Philip also own the Netherlands?
yes
what did Elizabeth do in order to help the Protestants in the Netherlands?
she sent money to support the Protestants and allowed English volunteers to fight and let rebel ships use English ports
who was William of Orange?
the Dutch rebel leader
what happened to William of Orange?
he was assassinated in December
in what years did Elizabeth send English troops?
1584-1585
what did Elizabeth send to the Netherlands?
Robert Dudley with 7000 soldiers
