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Why could Spain no longer block English entry into the ne world?
The destruction of the Spanish Armada in 1588 by the English under Francis Drake. The Spanish Armada and army badly outnumbered and out-gunned the English, but the tactical use of fire ships in the narrow English channel allowed an English victory. The Spanish Fleet was devastated as was the power of all of Spain.This is where the term "Black Irish" comes from. Remnants of the Armada sailed north and their ships crashed upon Ireland's rocky shores, the Spaniards integrated with the local population bringing with them their dark hair.
What did the English colonists use for transportation?
They used ships of all sorts
The English fleet of ships had the advantage over the Spanish Armada because?
In the 1588 clash known as the "Spanish Armada", the English had several advantages over their Spanish opponents, and they made full use of them. First, their ships were more numerous, if also less well-armed, than the Spanish contingent. Second, their captains and crews were driven by the desperate need to protect their homeland, not simply win a battle. Third, they were superior sailors in general, and they gained the particular advantage of positioning themselves upwind of the Spanish fleet. Finally, they had luck on their side, as a powerful storm arose in timely fashion to sink or damage many of the Spanish ships.
Did the Spanish armada defeat the English navy?
The English did defeat the Spanish Armada. First, Sir Francis Drake sailed into a Spanish harbor and burned many Spanish ships. Secondly, there was a hurricane that blew many Spanish ships off course. Thirdly, the English ships were smaller and they were able to move around the Spanish ships and use their guns effectively.
Where did Magellan ride in that five ships?
The English use THOSE not THAT for a number of things. THAT is used for the singular.
What caused the loss of the Spanish Armada?
When the English sent on ship bombs (like a floating fire), that mostly scattered the Spanish ships from their crescent strategy shape, making it easier for the English to attack. The bad weather also helped, as well as the fact that the English ships didn't get close enough to the Spanish ships so the spanish were unable to use their method of jumping onto the enemys ships and attacking that way.
What advantage did the English have over the Spanish in battle of the Spanish Armada?
In the 1588 clash known as the "Spanish Armada", the English had several advantages over their Spanish opponents, and they made full use of them. First, their ships were more numerous, if also less well-armed, than the Spanish contingent. Second, their captains and crews were driven by the desperate need to protect their homeland, not simply win a battle. Third, they were superior sailors in general, and they gained the particular advantage of positioning themselves upwind of the Spanish fleet. Finally, they had luck on their side, as a powerful storm arose in timely fashion to sink or damage many of the Spanish ships.
What did people use to get to America?
Ships. They came over on SHIPS!
What kind of ship did Sebastian Cabot use?
Sebastian Cabot first sailed to America in 1497, in the company of his father. He sailed to America a second time in 1508 with two English ships. On this voyage, he discovered the mouth of Hudson Bay. All ships he used were 3-mast sailing ships.
What kind of ships did the Polynesia use?
Double hulled ships, outriggers Double hulled ships, outriggers
Eric the Red what ships did he use?
Knarrs, which are Viking merchant ships.
What did people in England colonies use the timber to build?
Ships
