What were relations like in the 1560s
Relatively cordial, however they deteriorated towards the end of the 1560s
What are the reasons for Anglo-Spanish relations degrading
- Trading activity of John Hawkins
- Situation in the Netherlands and Dutch Protestants
- Opportunities where the Spanish were harassed
What did John Hawkins attempt to do regarding the Spanish monopoly
Attempted to break Spain’s trading monopoly in the Caribbean
What occurred to John Hawkins in 1568
His fleet was blockaded in the Mexican port of San Juan De Ulua - Only two ships were able to escape
What was the situation in the Netherlands regarding Phillip II’s aspirations for control
Phillip II wanted a tighter form of political organisation in the Netherlands, placing it under more Spanish control which would help root out heresy
What did Elizabeth’s protestant councillors attempt to pressure Elizabeth to do
Aid the Dutch Protestants who feared danger
What were the complications regarding assisting the Dutch Protestants
Elizabeth was reluctant to support them following the heavy suffering she experienced from her French adventure
She had qualms about aiding rebels who were fighting sovereign authority
What occured to Spanish Vessels in 1568
A storm forced the ships to seek shelter in English ports, they carried 400,000 Florins which ELizabeth impounded
How did Alba respond to Elizabeth’s forced seizure of his 400,000 florins
He continued to seize english property
What illustrates the deteriorated Anglo-Spanish relations
- Phillip encouraged the Northern rebellion in 1569 and the ridolfi plot in 1571
- The excommunication of Elizabeth in 1570. (Although Phillip disagreed as it placed Catholics at risk within England, shows he placed his religion above Elizabeth)
