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Spanish Armada

Questions about the failed invasion of England by Spain in 1588, with the intention to overthrow Queen Elizabeth I and re-instate Roman Catholicism in England.

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What do you think might have happened if the Spanish had not built presidios?

Nothing would have happened. They built them to establish a presence.

Why each side decided to go to war in 1754?

I think because they wanted more territory and land??? and they wanted to own ohio..

Why is spanish important?

Spanish is important because more than 1/3 billion speakers world wide speak it

When did the inquisition come to England?

The Inquisition was in Spain only. The English did have their own religious purge in the Reformation. Many Catholics were put in prison, killed, and tortured in that time.

Why did the Spanish captains chose to sail north around Scotland rather than take the more direct route home back through the English channel?

The Spanish took the route around Scotland not because they chose to, but because the weather forced them to, this resulted in pretty much all the Spanish fleet being lost, so the weather saved England

Can you come up for a newspaper headline after the English defeated the Spanish Armada from an English point of view. Pun if possible?

This question came to me as an "Updated Answer" via email. Don't know why. I submitted this headline a couple of days ago, but it has disappeared. Don't know why. Anyway: "Ill wind blows England some good"

Who is the king or queen of Denmark today?

the Monarch of Denmark is Queen Margrethe II, Born 16 April 1940, Reigned 14 January 1972 - present

Why was Philip angry at Mary of Scots inprisonment?

First things first it wasn't an imprisonment is was a death warrent, and Mary of Scots was Catholic.

What happened to the armada after the battle?

After the battle of gravelines the Spanish Armada had gone around Scotland and northern Ireland. the Spanish had a food shortage and were suffering from diseases most of the men died out at sea but the ones who did survive like the comander of the fleet died of shame.

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What is chibi Rica as mentioned in Armada Latina?

He's actually saying "Get me some Chivas Regal and slap me some dominoes". Chivas Regal is a good brand of Scotch and with a Latin inflection/accent it sounds like "Cheevah Reegah"

Who was the man who defeated the spanish armarda by it self?

The Spanish Armada was not defeated by one man, it was defeated by the weather and its inability to sail against the prevailing wind.

How many ships did the Spanish side have in the Spanish armarda?

The one that initially set off from Spain had 131 ships and 35000 men

That fleet tried to get picked up by an additional army of over 150 more but they got scattered by English ships... the rest is history

Who was the best prepared for the armada?

The best prepared for the Armada was the English navy, under the command of Sir Francis Drake and Lord Howard of Effingham. They utilized faster, more maneuverable ships and had superior tactics, including the use of fire ships to disrupt the Spanish formation. Additionally, the English had a well-coordinated defense strategy and strong naval experience, which ultimately contributed to their victory against the Spanish Armada in 1588.

What towns did the English still controll after there defeat?

After their defeat in the American Revolutionary War, the English retained control of several key towns, including New York City, Charleston, and Savannah. These urban centers were strategically important for trade and military operations. However, their hold on these territories diminished over time as American forces gained strength and support from allies, ultimately leading to full independence. By 1783, following the Treaty of Paris, the British formally relinquished control over these areas.

What was drake doing when the armada was sighted?

When the Spanish Armada was sighted in 1588, Sir Francis Drake was engaged in raiding Spanish ships and ports along the coast of Spain. He was in the English Channel, having just completed a successful raid on the port of Cadiz, which delayed the Armada's plans. Drake's naval tactics and experience were crucial in the subsequent battles against the Armada, contributing to England's naval victory.