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What significant event happened between
France and Spain in 1559?

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Treaty of Cateau-Cambresis

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When did Elizabeth allow sea beggars to attack
Spanish ships?

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1567

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When did Spain place embargos on the
Netherlands?

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1568

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Why did Spain place embargos on
Netherlands?

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Cecil ordered bullion to be unloaded from spanish ships at English ports by pirates

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How did Elizabeth provoke Philip to plan the
Armada in 1583?

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Philip planned Armada due to Elizabeths interference in the Netherlands

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When did the War between England and Spain start?

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1585

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What triggered the War to begin?

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Phillip seized English ships in Spanish harbour.
Drake attacked Spanish ports.

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What advantage Elizabeth gain due to Drake’s raid in 1587?

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Drake raided Cadiz, setting fire to ships, setting the Armarda back

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What failed tactic did Spain do in 1588?

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Spain went around Ireland to England but due to the wind and English tactics meant they were overthrown

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When did England raid the Azores?

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1589

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When did Elizabeth’s pirates raid the
Caribbean?

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1589

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When did England capture Spanish treasure ships and hinder Phillip further?

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1592

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13
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When did Phillip die?

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1598

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What was the significance of the Netherlands?

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Cloth trade
Basis for English and Spanish traditional friendliness

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Cloth trade
Basis for English and Spanish traditional friendliness

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Calvinism began to spread and unite against the Spanish rule

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What was the significance of the trade embargo for Elizabeth?

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It meant Elizabeth had to change her foreign policy

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What did Spain do in 1567 to try and restore order in the Netherlands?

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Philip sent army under Duke of Alva

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When did Elizabeth expel dutch sea beggars?

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1572

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19
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When was the ‘Spanish fury?

20
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What did Elizabeth do in response to the
Spanish fury in 1577?

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She threatened to invade

21
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When was William Orange assassinated?

22
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When was the Treaty of Nansuch?

23
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What happened with the Treaty of Nansuch?

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Elizabeth sent an army to the Netherlands (leader being Leicester who returned in 1588)

24
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When was Spain driven out Northern
Netherlands?

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When did North Netherlands become independent?
1594
26
What was the North Netherlands renamed to?
United Provinces
27
What tensions occur in 1559 between France and Britain over Scotland?
When Henri II dies, France sends troops to Scotland to help Mary of Guise (plus Francis Il marries Mary Queen Scots) Elizabeth sends an army to Firth of Forth in December
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When Henri II dies, France sends troops to Scotland to help Mary of Guise (plus Francis Il marries Mary Queen Scots) Elizabeth sends an army to Firth of Forth in December
1560 France withdrew
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When was the Catholic and Huguenots violence in France?
1562
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What happens when Elizabeth sends help in the religious war in France?
Is driven out
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Who led the Massacre of the Huguenots in 1562?
Guise (Mary Queen of Scots relatives)
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When was the French Treaty of Blois?
1572
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When was the French massacre of St Bartholomews ?
1572
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When was Henri Ill assassinated by the Catholic enemy?
1589
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What happened when Henri IV became King of France?
People protested and were opposed by his subjects.
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When does Elizabeth send a small army and money to Henri IV?
1589
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What does Philip do when Elizabeth sends aid to Henri IV?
Philip helps those against Henri IV
38
What does Henri IV do to appease the French public in 1593?
He pretends to be Catholic to take back Paris. The French become an ally to England- creating a balance for Elizabeth against Spain
39
What do Scottish protestant lords do to Mary of Guise in 1559?
They rebel as they are tired of domination by foreign Catholic power. So they dispose of Mary of Guise.
40
What does Cecil do in 1559 during the Scottish rebellion?
He threatens to resign unless Elizabeth helps prevent French take over.
41
When does a civil war in Scotland start between Catholics and Protestants?
1559
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What does Elizabeth do in 1570 for Scotland?
Sends aid to lames VI Supports Earl of Morten's regent
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Whats the impact of protestant leadership in Scotland?
Atmosphere calms down Strong border and ally
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Whats the impact of protestant leadership in Scotland?
Atmosphere calms down Strong border and ally
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When is the Treaty of Berwick?
1586

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