History Quiz Week 3- What Lead To The War Flashcards
What happened in 1570?
The Spanish controlled the Netherlands, which was an important trade route for Elizabeth.
What else did Spain control most of?
The new world. Which provided valuable trade opportunities.
What did Elizabeth do to get back at the Spanish?
Elizabeth hired pirates, and used privateers to attack Spanish ships, and raid their territory.
Who was the famous privateer who was knighted by Elizabeth?
Francis Drake
Where did Drake raid in 1572?
Panama,where he captured £400,000 worth of Spanish silver.
What did Drake do from 1577-1580?
He was secretly sent to attack Spanish land in the new world. He also circumnavigated the world.
What were the upsides and downsides of Drakes raids?
Showed off English power, and Made Elizabeth richer, but significantly worstened relations with Spain.
