Lesson 14: why was there tension between England and Spain

Cards (29)

  • What was the main reason for the tension between England and Spain?
    Elizabeth's actions against Spain in the Netherlands
  • Who was the King of Spain during the tension with England?
    Phillip II
  • How did the relationship between England and Spain change in the 1570s and 1580s?
    It became increasingly worse
  • What were the main factors contributing to the tension between England and Spain?
    • Political factors (power/control)
    • Religious factors
    • Economic factors (trade/money)
  • What did Phillip II think of Elizabeth's laws against Catholics?
    He disliked them
  • What role did Phillip II play in plots against Elizabeth?
    He offered money and troops to plotters
  • Who supported Phillip II in challenging Elizabeth?
    The Pope
  • How did the actions of the Spanish in the Netherlands affect Elizabeth's view of Spain?
    She saw Spain as violent and hostile
  • What did Elizabeth do to help the Dutch Protestants?
    She secretly aided them
  • How much money did Elizabeth give to the Dutch Protestants?
    £300,000
  • What was the "Spanish Fury" in 1576?
    Spanish troops went on a rampage
  • What was the Pacification of Ghent?
    An agreement for Dutch withdrawal
  • What happened when Elizabeth did not act quickly after the Pacification of Ghent?
    Spanish troops remained in the Netherlands
  • What significant event occurred in 1580 regarding Spain and Portugal?
    Spain took control of Portugal
  • How did Spain's control of Portugal affect its power?
    It increased Spain's land and wealth
  • What was the Treaty of Joinville in 1584?
    An alliance between Spain and France
  • How did the deaths of Francis, Duke of Alencon and William of Orange affect Spain's confidence?
    It increased Spain's confidence to attack England
  • What was the blame game between England and Spain about?
    Each blamed the other for tensions
  • What significant action did Elizabeth take in 1587 regarding Mary?
    She signed Mary's death warrant
  • How did Mary's execution affect Spain's plans?
    It made Spain more determined to invade
  • What resources did Spain control from the New World?
    Gold, sugar, and tobacco
  • Why did Elizabeth send trade ships to the New World?
    To compete with Spain for resources
  • How much Spanish silver did Francis Drake capture in 1580?
    £400,000
  • How did Spain view Francis Drake after his actions?
    As a pirate
  • What was the impact of Drake's actions on Spain's finances?
    Spain could not afford to pay troops
  • What did English traders need to trade in the New World?
    A licence from Spain
  • What did many English traders do regarding Spanish trade licences?
    They traded illegally
  • How did some English traders act during their voyages to the New World?
    They raided Spanish lands and ships
  • Why did Spain become angered when Elizabeth knighted Francis Drake?
    It showed her support for his actions