war with spain Flashcards
what were the main 6 reasons england went to war with spain?
elizabeth supported protestant rebels in the netherlands, france was at civil war, piracy, marriage, religious differences and spain supported plots against elizabeth
why did elizabeth supporting protestant rebels in the netherlands increase tension with spain?
the treaty of no such was signed in august 1585 committing 7000 soldiers to help protestant dutch rebels this means war had officially started. by 1572 there was an army of 10-20000 in netherlands.
why did elizabeth help the dutch rebels in the netherlands?
the protestants began a revolt against spanish rule in 1572. elizabeth secretly helped them in order to keep spain to busy to threaten england.
what was a privateer?
merchants traded illegally and attacked Spanish ships and ports
who was sir francis drake and what was his religion?
Sir Francis Drake was an ideal privateer for Elizabeth. He was a Puritan, which meant he hated Catholics. He went to sea often as a child. He grew up to become an experienced sailor.
when did elizabeth hire drake as a privateer?
1572
what are the 3 main reasons elizabeth sent a royal army to the Netherlands.
The Treaty of Joinville. A campaign in the Netherlands would distract Philip from invading England. He would not have the money or soldiers to attack England directly. The Treaty of Berwick (1586) secured England and Scotland’s alliance.
what was the treaty of joinville?
