Consequences of the English Victory

• The Armada


  A naval fleet sent by Spain to invade England in 1588
• Consequences of the English victory

  • For England
  • For Spain
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  Protestantism became stronger in England
• Victory of the English was seen as God being on the Protestant side
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  Persuaded some English to accept Protestantism
• English Navy


  • Defeat of the Armada showed the strength of the English Navy
  • Boosted English confidence to explore
  • Encouraged English merchants to trade with Europe
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  Strengthened the Anglo-Dutch alliance
• English victory over Spain

  Protestantism in the Netherlands survived, strengthening the Protestant cause in Europe
• English victory over Spain

  England had Protestant allies in Europe and was no longer isolated
• English victory over Spain

  Major military and financial setback for King Philip of Spain
• English victory over Spain


  Spain's war with England continued for the rest of Elizabeth's reign
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  • Broke Spanish prestige
  • Other countries became more willing to challenge Spain's power
  • Led to the gradual decline of the Spanish Empire
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  Queen Elizabeth I was able to portray herself as a military victor
• The 'Armada portrait' shows Elizabeth I surrounded by symbols of power with the defeated Armada in the background