The Spanish Armada

• What was the conflict between Spain and England primarily about?

  Religious differences: Protestant vs. Catholic
• Why did Philip II wish to marry Elizabeth I?

  He was married to her sister previously
• What did the Pope do in 1570 regarding Elizabeth I?

  Called Catholics to challenge her
• What action did Elizabeth I take to support Protestants in the Netherlands?

  Sent soldiers to help them rebel
• What were the tactics used by the English Navy during the conflict?

  • Line of battle formation
  • Raids to steal from Spanish preparations
  • Use of fire ships to disrupt formations
• What was the outcome of the Cadiz raid?

  It was an unwise attempt against the Armada
• What were privateers allowed to do?

  Legally steal from Spain with licenses
• What was King Philip's plan for the Spanish Armada?

  Invade Protestant England with ships
• How many soldiers were in the Spanish Armada?

  7,000 soldiers
• Who was appointed to lead the Spanish Armada?

  Duke of Medina-Sidonia
• Why was the Duke of Medina-Sidonia a strange choice to lead the Armada?

  He had no maritime experience
• What was the Spanish plan regarding the Spanish Netherlands?

  To pick up 35,000 troops for invasion
• How did the English disrupt the Spanish plan at sea?

  By attacking unexpectedly
• What were the English tactics during the naval battle?

  • Used fire ships to break formations
  • Shot cannons to prevent regrouping
  • Had more maneuverable ships
• What were some mistakes made by the Spanish during the conflict?

  Ships weren't designed for the English Channel
• How did the weather affect the Spanish Armada?

  Made them struggle and run out of supplies
• What was the impact of the Spanish Armada on England?

  Made England a powerful sea country
• How did the Spanish Armada affect future conflicts with England?

  No one wanted to fight England anymore