Elizabeth - Cadiz Flashcards
1
Q
What was the raid on Cadiz
A
Sir Francis Drake and Robert Devereux raided Spanish Cadiz in 1587. They destroyed a total of 30 Spanish ships during this attack.
2
Q
What happened to the Armada following the Cadiz raid?
A
As a result of the raid, the ships being built for the Armada were of a poorer quality and Spain’s planned attack on England was delayed by a year.
