England and Spain became enemies primarily due to religious and political conflicts in the late 16th century. The Protestant Reformation led to England's break from the Catholic Church, which Spain staunchly defended, resulting in heightened tensions. Additionally, competition for colonial expansion and trade routes, exemplified by events like the Spanish Armada's attempted invasion of England in 1588, intensified hostilities. These factors combined to establish a long-standing rivalry between the two nations.
In the late 1560s a rebellion broke out in the Netherlands, and the rebels were Protestant. Elizabeth helped these Protestants. By helping Spain's enemies, Queen Elizabeth encouraged Protestant ideas and was willing to help the enemies of Catholic Spain, which made Spain England's enemies.
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because Spain and France were enemies of England during that time
France, Spain, and Scotland were enemies of England at some point during King Henry VIII's reign. King Henry VIII reigned for over 30 years.
In the late 1560s a rebellion broke out in the Netherlands, and the rebels were Protestant. Elizabeth helped these Protestants. By helping Spain's enemies, Queen Elizabeth encouraged Protestant ideas and was willing to help the enemies of Catholic Spain, which made Spain England's enemies.
Britain, Spain, and France were potential enemies.
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Spain is not behind England. Spain is an hour ahead of England.
Britain, Spain, and France were potential enemies.