Lesson 17: reasons for the English victory against armada
Cards (24)
- What year did the English defeat the Spanish Armada?
- What was a significant factor in the English victory against the Spanish Armada?
- Why were the Spanish ships slower to maneuver?
- What improvements did the English make to their ships?
- How quickly could English cannons be reloaded?
- How did the range of English cannons compare to Spanish cannons?
- What mistake did Philip make regarding his commanders' advice?
- How did Elizabeth's decision-making differ from Philip's?
- Who did Elizabeth put in charge of the naval forces?
- What was a logistical issue for the Spanish during their invasion planning?
- What impact did Drake's raid on Cadiz have on the Spanish invasion?
- What was the issue with the Spanish supplies during the invasion?
- How many Spanish Catholic priests were on board the ships?
- How long had the Spanish been at sea before reaching the English Channel?
- What was the consequence of the Spanish delay in communication with the Duke of Parma?
- What method did the English use to quickly inform their forces of the Spanish arrival?
- How did the Spanish struggle with the weather during the invasion?
- What advantage did the English have regarding the weather during the battle?
- What tactic did the English use to disrupt the Spanish formation?
- What was a significant tactical disadvantage for the Spanish during the battle?
- How many cannonballs could the English fire compared to the Spanish?
- What was a leadership issue for the Spanish during the battle?
- Who were the English commanders during the battle?
- What were the main factors contributing to the English victory against the Spanish Armada?