Topic 6: The Spanish Armada Flashcards
List three reasons for the Armada.
- Philip’s personal aims, “holy crusade”.
- Events in the Netherlands.
- English privateers looting Spanish ships in the Caribbean.
What did Elizabeth sign in 1585, after the murder of William of Orange?
Treaty of Nonsuch
How many troops did the Duke of Alba command, to put down the Dutch Protestant rebellion?
10,000
How many Dutch rebels were burned at the stake?
Over 1000
What did the Treaty of Nonsuch agree?
That Elizabeth was to be the protector of Dutch Protestants.
She sent 5000 troops and 1000 cavalry to help maintain their rebellion.
How much money (in today’s currency) did Francis Drake steal in jewels, gold and silver?
£200 million
How many Spanish ships did Drake attack, and how did this affect the Spanish Armada plan?
37 ships and tonnes of seasoned timber.
Delayed attack by a year.
Who did Phillip put in charge instead of Duke of Parma, what was a problem with this?
Duke of Medina Sidonia who suffered from sea sickness.
What year did the armada set sail, what threw it off course?
1587, storms delayed the invasion even further.
Name 2 strengths of the English ships.
- Smaller, lighter and more manoeuvrable.
- Heavier firepower than the Spanish ships.
What was used to break the Spanish crescent formation?
Fireships
Where did Spanish ships perish, due to lack of maps of the areas?
Scotland and Ireland
What battle put the English navy at an advantage?
Battle of Gravelines
How many galleons did the Armada have?
130
