What were the causes of conflict between Spain and England?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

The same reasons for most wars: one side wanted land, resources and power, and the other wanted the same. but the other side had what the first side wanted, and the only way they could get it was by force.

Answer 3

Spain and England opposed each other for numerous reason and it goes without saying that colonial expansion in the Americas made these countries rivals.

The enmity between Spain and England was also religious. Spain considered itself the defender of Catholicism while England was proudly Protestant (Anglican Church). In its attempt to "end the impiety" they sent their armada to remove the English sovereign and put another in power who would return the country to Catholicism.

Answer 4

Spain and England opposed each other for numerous reason and it goes without saying that colonial expansion in the Americas made these countries rivals. This created rival trade networks that each of the two empires.

The enmity between Spain and England was also religious. Spain considered itself the defender of Catholicism while England was proudly Protestant (Anglican Church). In its attempt to "end the impiety" they sent their armada to remove the English sovereign and put another in power who would return the country to Catholicism.

Answer 5

They were opposing colonial empires. They were bound to have overlapping interests at one time or another, leading to conflict.

Answer 6

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