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What happen in 1588?

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

Elizabeth supported international trade of the English traders to widen the British colonial empire. But it resulted in constant conflict with Spain, England's main rival. Spain did not allow English trade with Spanisch colonies in America, but English pirates and adventures often attacked Spanish ships, taking their gold and silver. Philip of Spain knew that Elizabeth encouraged this and received her share of the profits. Inevitably, Philip decided that he had to conquer England. He sent the Armada the largest fleet ever to go to sea, to attack England (1588). But he did not succeed, the Armada was defeated.

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16y ago

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