netherlands and cadiz

• What was the Treaty of Ronsuch?

  It was a treaty between England and the Dutch rebels
• What did the Treaty of Ronsuch mean for England?

  England would support the Dutch rebels through the use of military aid
• Who led the English forces in the Netherlands?

  Robert Dudley
• Why did Elizabeth limit resources sent to the Netherlands?

  She hoped to negotiate with Philip
• What damaged relations with the Dutch rebels?

  Some officers defected to Spain
• What happened on March 587?

  Elizabeth ordered Francis to attack the Spanish navy
• What happened from April 19-22?

  He attacked Cadiz, destroying 30 ships
• Why did the revolt achieve very little?

  They could only disrupt, not defeat
• What was this attack called?

  Singeing the King of Spain's beard
• What was a consequence of the attack on Cadiz?

  Spain had to stop building an Armada
• How did the attack affect Spanish plans?

  It delayed their attacks by a year
• What role did Elizabeth play in the conflict with Spain?

  She supported the Dutch rebels indirectly
• What was the significance of the Dutch revolt?

  It was a struggle for independence from Spain
• What was the impact of Robert Dudley's leadership on the English forces?

  He led the forces but faced many challenges
• Why was Cadiz strategically important?

  It was a key port for Spanish naval operations