The Spanish Armada

Question 1

Who was Phillip and what were his aims

Answer 1

Phillip was the co ruler of England when he was married to Mary Tudor
He felt slighted by Elizabeth’s rejection
Phillip was a strong catholic - wanted to stop the spread of Protestantism
Phillip wanted to ensure that Spain remained the largest and strongest empire in Europe

Question 2

When was the treaty of nonsuch signed

Answer 2

1585

Question 3

What did the treaty of nonsuch agree

Answer 3

Elizabeth would fund the Dutch Protestants fighting against the Spanish Duke of Parma

Question 4

How many troops and cavalry were sent to maintain the rebellion s

Answer 4

5000 troops 1000 cavalry

Question 5

During the 1570s and 80s what did Elizabeth encourage English privateers to do

Answer 5

Attack Spanish treasure ships travelling across the Atlantic

Question 6

What year did sir Francis drake attack the Spanish port of ___________

Answer 6

1572
Port of Nombre de Dias

Question 7

What did drake do in 1577

Answer 7

Undertook a 3 year world journey on his ship
Launched several surprise attacks on Spanish treasure ships

Question 8

Estimated how much was taken in jewels, gold and silver

Answer 8

£200 million in today’s currency