Counter armada

Cards (13)

  • Who was a leader involved in the Spanish conflict?
    Francis Drake
  • Who was another leader involved in the Spanish conflict?
    John Norris
  • What were the aims of the Spanish conflict?
    • Destroy battered fleet
    • Land in Lisbon
    • Seize Spanish treasure
  • What were the reasons for the failure in the Spanish conflict?
    • Poor planning
    • Disease
    • Resistance
  • In what year did Henry VI of France counterbalance the Catholic League?
    1589
  • How many troops did Henry VI of France have in 1589?
    4000 troops
  • How many troops did France have in 1591?
    3000 troops
  • What significant change did Henry VI make in 1593?
    Converted to Catholicism
  • What year did Drake raid Panama?
    1595
  • What were the outcomes of Drake's actions in 1595?
    • Raided Panama
    • Fought in the New World
    • Died at sea
    • Explored new areas
  • In what year did Spain support an Irish rebellion?
    1601
  • When did the war with Spain end?
    1604 with Elizabeth's death
  • What were Elizabeth's motivations in the war with Spain?
    • Wanted national security
    • Fought against a Catholic conspiracy
    • Engaged in a nation and religious battle