Conflict with Spain Flashcards
What were the 3 main factors that caused conflict with Spain?
Economic, Religious, Political
How did Politics affect conflict with Spain?
Phillip II was king of Spain, a great power with a large empire, Britain had ambitions to grow its own empire, therefore a rivalry/tension grew between them
How did Religion affect conflict with Spain?
Philip was a devout Catholic, therefore he was involved in many Catholic plots, which damaged Elizabeth’s trust in him
How did Economics affect conflict with Spain?
Elizabeth encouraged privateers to trade illegally with Spanish and raid Spanish ships
What happened in the Netherlands in 1581?
There were Protestant rebels who declared independence from Spain. .
Who was the leader of these rebels?
William the Silent
What happened to him in 1584?
He was assassinated
What did this cause?
The endangering of the revolt
What did Elizabeth sign in 1585 and what did it promise?
The Treaty of Nonsuch - promised military assistance.
What did Philip see this treaty as?
Philip saw it as a declaration of war
