Lesson 16: Causes and features of the Spanish Armada

• What year did the Spanish Armada invade?

  1588
• What were the main reasons for the Spanish invasion of England?

  • Religious motives: Phillip wanted to make England Catholic.
  • Geographical advantages: Control of Portugal and the Netherlands.
  • Political tensions: Alliances and treaties with France and the Netherlands.
  • Economic grievances: Revenge for Drake's attacks on Spanish ships.
• What was Phillip's religious goal regarding England?

  To make England Catholic
• Why was Phillip angry at Elizabeth's laws?

  Because of her "rough" laws on Catholics
• Who supported Phillip in his invasion plans?

  The Pope
• What promise did the Pope make to those involved in the invasion?

  To forgive their sins
• What reward did the Pope offer Phillip for a successful invasion?

  A reward for success
• What previous actions had Spain taken against Elizabeth?

  Supported plots to remove her
• Why did Phillip want revenge on Elizabeth?

  For her support of Protestants in the Netherlands
• What geographical advantage did Spain gain from controlling Portugal?

  Access to more ships and ports
• How did the Spanish control of the Netherlands benefit their invasion plans?

  Provided a country to re-supply ships
• What political support did Spain have for the invasion?

  Support from France
• What treaty did Phillip react to with anger?

  The Treaty of Nonouch
• What was the outcome Phillip hoped for by invading England?

  To gain more power and a bigger empire
• Why did neither side back down peacefully?

  War seemed the only option left
• How did Elizabeth's hesitance affect her image?

  Made her look weak to the Spanish
• What impact did Drake's attacks have on Spain?

  Left Spain without resources
• What was the result of Drake's attack on Cadiz?

  Loss of Spanish treasure
• Why did the Spanish seek revenge against Drake?

  His attacks were humiliating
• What were the main features of the Spanish invasion plans?

  • 130 ships ordered
  • 30,000 men in total
  • 2431 guns on board
  • March on London to remove Elizabeth
  • 27,000 troops to land in England
  • Gain supplies and men in the Netherlands