War with Spain Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Armada
A
July 29, 1588: 1st sighted
50 ships vs englands 25 galleons
20,000 Spanish sailors died
100 english died
Thwarted Spain’s ambitions but also bolstered England’s naval reputation,
2
Q
Singeing kings beard
A
April 12 – July 6, 1587
Commander: Sir Francis Drake
4 galleons and 20 vessels
Destroy 17 spanish ships
3
Q
Cost 1585-91
A
1 million
4
Q
Cost 1585-1604
A
4.5 million
5
Q
war on land
A
6000 men to france 1591
4000 in 1594
Gifted £20000 to henry iv
