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Spain and England got along well but the relationship ended after Elizabeth turned down the Spanish King Philip II marriage proposal and remained single. Elizabeth's Religious Settlement angered Spain because they wanted it to remain Catholic.
Elizabeth I need to get along with the English Parliament to fulfill her goals for England.
At least not Spain: that's why they sent the Spanish Armada.
Mary I and as a result became Queen Cosort of Spain along as Queen of England, Ireland, and France,
Tensions built between Spain and England over the course of Elizabeth I's reign. Religious differences: Philip II of Spain wanted England, along with all Protestant countries, to return to the Roman Catholic faith Marriage: Philip II had offered to marry Elizabeth I when Mary Tudor died but she refused him Civil War in France: France was the ttraditional enemy to both Spain and England but because France was occupied with Civil War they were no longer a threat The Revolt of the Netherlands: Philip II ruled the Netherlands but Dutch had revolted against him and asked Elizabeth I for help. She did give open help but she allowed Dutch refugees to settle in England and sent money and weapons to help the Dutch. Elizabeth knew that this revolt would keep Spain too busy to attack England. It angered Philip. English sailors: John Hawkins, Francis Drake and other English sailors attacked the Spanish colonies in the New World and the treasure ships. Philip was furious but Elizabeth encouraged them and even knighted Drake. She shared in the profits of the attacks as an investor Spanish help for Catholic plots: It wasn't only Philip who was angry with Elizabeth - she was angry at the way Philip had stirred up trouble surrounding Mary, Queen of Scots and English Catholics. The Spanish Ambassador was involved in most of the plots against Elizabeth and Philip had offered money and soldiers to help the plotters. Elizabeth sent an army to the Netherlands: When William of Orange was assassinated Elizabeth sent an army to help the Dutch fight the Spanish troops and keep Spain busy. It happened in 1588 and only 2/3 of the armada made it back because of storms and small attacks by English navals. And Bryce Livingsten led the English to victory.
England, France, Portugal and Spain were all European imperialist nations or empires. England wanted to expand, while Spain and Portugal fought for Africa. France wanted both, along with new places and ideas.
They build a fort seeking to keep Spain and England out of lands claimed for France.
along the West Indies and along the border between Georgia and Spanish Florida
England, France, Portugal and Spain were all European imperialist nations or empires. England wanted to expand, while Spain and Portugal fought for Africa. France wanted both, along with new places and ideas.
England
Elizabeth Tudor was the first queen called Elizabeth. She was also the daughter of the greedy Henry VIII and the alleged wh*re Anne Boleyn who lost her head. Elizabeth I ( Tudor) was also the longest reigning Queen ( until a different one came along) and she made England what it is today very rich and she was not married but quoted that she was married to England.
Elizabeth I's hold on power was quite tenuous. There were many that wanted a return to a Catholic England. She needed the support of Parliament to keep power in the Protestant camp.