The spanish threat Flashcards
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What were religious factors affecting tensions with Spain?
Phillip was a Catholic, and didn’t like the religious settlement, and was involved in religious plots against Elizabeth
What were the political factors in the tension with Spain?
Spain was an imperial power (Philip controlled Spain, Netherlands, parts of Italy and Portugal). the fact that england was late to getting an empire caused rivalries
What were the economic factors in the tension with Spain
Elizabeth encouraged privateers to trade illegally with Spanish colonies, raid their ships and their treasure fleets
What made Anglo-Spanish relations worse?
religious differences
she rejected his marriage proposal
english sailors illegally traded with Spain
english sailors attacked Spanish ships and stole thousands
Elizabeth helped dutch protestant rebels
What “improved” Anglo-Spanish relations?
phillip did not listen when the Pope said to attack Elizabeth in 1571
he waited 25 years after elizabeth made england protestant
piracy was a big problem before their war
Why did the war over the Netherlands begin?
In 1579 Elizabeth started helping the dutch protestant rebels who were led by Duke of Anjou. She sent them £60,000 in hope of him becoming king.
When did the Netherlands declare independance
1581
What was the effect of William the Silent (another leader)’s assassination?
the revolt was almost defeated
what was the treaty of nonsuch?
Elizabeth signed in 1584, giving rebels military and protection. Philip saw this as a declaration of war.
Why did England lose the war over the Netherlands
Because of Dudley’s campaign of calling himself the governor-general of Spain
When was the decision to invade England made?
Around October 1585. Elizabeth used these 3 years to strengthen England’s defences.
What did England do to prepare?
Warning beacons were set up along the coast and trading ships became fighting ships
When did Spain begin preparing the Armada?
January 1586
What did Elizabeth order in 1587
She sent Drake to spy on Spanish preparations and attack their ships. He and others (including robert devereux) attacked the Spanish port of Cadiz and over 3 days destroyed around 30 ships, as well as taking their supplies.
What was the result of the 1587 attack?
The Spanish had to stop preparing to defend themselves, and caused the armada to be delayed over a year. By 1588 their ships were lower quality than they would have been. this gave england more time to prepare, and was known as the “singeing of the king of spains beard”
