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It prevented Philip II from reimposing religious unity on Western Europe by Force. He did not conquer England, and Elizabeth continued her financial and military support of the Dutch. Also Spain, in memory of the loss of the Spanish Armada contributed to a spirit of defeatism.
(AP European History; Chapter 15; p. 498; 2nd column; paragraph 4)
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∙ 6y agoThe English and Dutch fleets spoiled the Spanish Armada's attempt to escort an army from Flanders with the intent of overthrowing Queen Elizabeth I of England, to stop English interference in the Spanish Netherlands. The expedition was Spain's largest engagement during the undeclared Anglo-Spanish War (1585-1604). Spain lost a third of their fleet.
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∙ 13y agoThe defeat of the Spanish armada was historically significant because this brought the end of the Spanish rule over the seas and greatly weakened them.
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The most important single event influencing Englands decision to begin New World colonization was the?
defeat of the spanish armada in 1588
What major event led to England's dominance of the seas?
After the defeated of the Spanish Armada
The defeat of the Spanish Armada by England in 1588 severely weakened Spain's naval power. How did this event enable other European nations to build their own empires in the New World?
the spanish navy could no longer control the seas
This event occurred in 1588 which signaled the end of Spain's time as a world power?
The Battle of Gravelines and the loss of the Spanish Armada.
What important event happened in 1588 in Shakespeares timeand who was the ruler?
In 1588 the Spanish Armada, led by the Duke of Medina Sidonia, sailed across the English channel in attempt to over throw Queen Elizabeth I of England.
The most important single event influencing England's decision to begin new world colonization was?
Defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. You're welcome.
What important world event occured in 1588 with queen elizabeth?
The important world event that occurred in 1588 with Queen Elizabeth was the defeat of the Spanish Armada.
What event occurred in 1588 that changed the world forever?
The defeat of the Spanish Armada.
The most important single event influencing Englands decision to begin New World colonization was the?
defeat of the spanish armada in 1588
What event enabled England to gain control of the North Atlantic sea lanes?
The defeat of the Spanish Armada
Which event was the European balance of power greatly shifted by?
The defeat of the Spanish Armada by the English Navy in 1588.
What event caused England to win the war in 1588?
The defeat of the Spanish Armada caused England to win the war against Spain.
What event ensured safepassage to colonize north America?
Novanet Answer: England's defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 opened up the seaways
What was the Armada?
Armada is the Spanish word for a fleet of ships. The Spanish Armada was a fleet of 150 ships with 29,000 men. It was put together by the Spanish in 1588 to invade England. Its defeat was a major blow to Spain. The event can be seen as signaling the end of the dominance of Spain and the Spanish Empire and the rise of the importance of England and the British Empire.
What event ensured England safe passage to colonize north America?
England's defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 opened up the seaways.
What important event happened in 1588?
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What world event caused the rise of patriotism that influenced shakespeare?
The defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 (when Shakespeare was 24) was a huge booster for English patriotism.
