Relations with Spain Flashcards
When did the war with France end?
1559
What countries did Philip II rule in Europe?
Spain, the Netherlands, and parts of Italy
When did Philip II become the king of Portugal?
1581
Philip II religious beliefs:
He was a devout Catholic and disliked the Elizabethan religious settlement in 1559
When did Elizabeth sieze Spanish ships loaded with gold bullion which took refuge in English ports to escape bad weather? How did Philip II react?
1568- he was enraged
How was trade with Spains colonies in North and South America? On what condition could foreigners trade with them?
Very profitable, they could only trade if they had a license
What did Elizabeth encourage privateers to do?
Trade illegally with Spanish colonies, raid Spanish ships and attack the treasure fleets carrying gold and silver from Americas to Spain.
Why could Elizabeth deny any accountability for the privateers crimes?
Because they were supposedly independent
What was Elizabeth’s main source of income in 1580?
The treasure she received from Francis Drake.
