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Was the spanish armada an important trade route to england?
No. The Spanish Armada was a fleet of naval vessels sent by the king of Spain in an attempt to conquer Britain in the late 16th century. It failed.
How did the English use fire- ships against the Spanish Armada?
The English used fire-ships against the Spanish Armada in 1588 as a tactical surprise to disrupt the enemy's formation. They sent unmanned ships filled with combustibles into the anchored Spanish fleet, causing panic and chaos among the Spanish sailors. This forced the Armada to scatter and abandon their planned strategy, significantly weakening their position. The successful use of fire-ships contributed to the ultimate defeat of the Armada.
What year was the spanish Armada sent out to attack England?
1588.
Which Spanish king sent an Armada to invade England?
King Phillip
When did Philip II send the Spanish Armada?
Philip II of Spain sent the Spanish Armada in 1588. This fleet was intended to invade England and overthrow Queen Elizabeth I, who had supported Protestant resistance against Spanish rule. The armada ultimately faced significant challenges, including poor weather and strong English naval tactics, leading to its defeat.
What king sent the spanish armada against England?
Phillip ll
What is the name of the ships that was sent by Spain to attack Britain 1588?
It was known in Great Britain as the Spanish Armada. (Spanish: Grande y Felicísima Armada, literally "Great and Most Fortunate Navy").
Which Spanish ruler sent the armada against England?
Phillip II of Spain.
What is the name of the fleet sent by Phillip of Spain against England in 1588?
In English it is called the Spanish Armada, in Spanish it was La Grande y Felicísima Armada, or more commonly the Armada Invencible or Armada Española
Was the spanish armada an important trade route to england?
No. The Spanish Armada was a fleet of naval vessels sent by the king of Spain in an attempt to conquer Britain in the late 16th century. It failed.
Who organised the spanish armada?
philip of spain orginised and sent the spanish armada. by scott thompson
What fleet sent to destroy England?
The Spanish Armada
Did Elizabeths people spot the Spanish Armada while they were in Calais?
Yes. They had spotted them before that and had chased them up the English Channel until the Armada had stopped in Calais. Whilst the Spanish were in Calais, the English sent burning ships into the Armada and the Spanish panicked. Only two-thirds of the Armada made it back to Spain alive after being chased around Britain by the English.
Who sent the invincible armada against England?
Spain
What year was the spanish Armada sent out to attack England?
1588.
In what year was the Spanish Armada sent to attack England?
In 1588
What did Queen Elizabeth do in the spanish armada?
she sent in fire ships
