The Spanish Armada Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
When was the Spanish Armada?
A
July 1558
2
Q
Where was the Armada sighted?
A
Off the coast of Cornwall
3
Q
Where did the English ships chase the Spanish?
A
Up the channel
4
Q
Why did the English have an advantage
A
Their ships were faster and more manoeuvrable
5
Q
Who won the Spanish armarda?
A
England !!!!
6
Q
What caused the Spainish Cresent formation to split up
A
The English sent fire ships to the moored Spanish causing chaos and panic.
7
Q
What helped the English?
A
The weather bleek the Spanish northwards
8
Q
Why could Queen Elizabeth claim victory?
A
Many spanish ships were shipwrecked
