Lesson 15: Elizabeth’s involvement in Netherlands, mad spain

• What year did Elizabeth support the Dutch rebels?

  1585
• Why was supporting the Dutch rebels difficult for Elizabeth?

  She feared angering Spain and losing trade
• What was Philip II's advantage in maintaining control over the Netherlands?

  Wealth from the New World for a powerful army
• What was the economic risk for England regarding the Netherlands?

  It was a major cloth market for England
• What type of support did Elizabeth provide to the Protestant rebels?

  Cash, arms, and volunteers
• What action did Drake take against Spanish treasure ships?

  He set sail to capture them
• What was the consequence of Philip sending troops to the Netherlands?

  It made Elizabeth's position more difficult
• What offer did Dutch Protestants make to Elizabeth in 1585?

  To become Queen of the Netherlands
• Why did Elizabeth refuse the offer from the Dutch Protestants?

  She did not want to upset Spain further
• What was the Treaty of Nonsuch?

  An alliance between England and the Netherlands
• Why was the Treaty of Nonsuch signed?

  In response to Spain and France's agreement
• How many English troops did Elizabeth pay for in the Netherlands?

  7,400 troops
• Who was put in charge of the English troops in the Netherlands?

  Robert Dudley
• What was Drake's mission in the New World?

  To raid Spanish ships
• How did Philip react to Drake's actions?

  He planned to invade England
• Why was England's role in the Netherlands considered a failure?

  Elizabeth hesitated to take charge
• What was one of Dudley's failures in the Netherlands?

  He accepted the title of Governor General
• What happened when an English captain changed sides?

  He gave a port back to the Spanish
• Why did Elizabeth recall Robert Dudley from the Netherlands?

  Due to his failure in the campaign
• What was the significance of Drake's attack on Cadiz in 1587?

  It humiliated Spain and delayed their invasion
• How many ships did Drake destroy during his attack on Cadiz?

  30 ships
• What was the impact of Drake's attack on Spain's armada?

  It delayed the invasion by a year
• What was Robert Dudley's main success in the Netherlands?

  Stopping the Duke of Parma at Ostend
• Why was Ostend important for the Spanish invasion?

  It was a key deep water port
• What was a consequence of Drake's attack on Cadiz for Spain?

  They could not build their armada
• How did Drake's actions affect Elizabeth's preparations?

  Gave her time to plan for invasion
• What did Drake's attack reveal about the English navy?

  It showed their strength against Spain
• What was the nickname given to Drake's attack on Cadiz?

  'Singeing of the King of Spain's beard'
• Why was Drake's attack considered humiliating for Spain?

  It embarrassed the Spanish king and navy