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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 was the significance of the Spanish Armada?
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What happened to the side that won in the Spanish Armada?
The English were the victors in the Spanish Armada. But only Francis Drake and Lord Howard were allowed back to England. The rest of the English sailors were left in their ships to die. This was because the government knew they would have to pay a lot of money for sailors reward. After 1 year only half of the English sailors were still alive.
What did the Sea Dogs do in the Spanish Armada?
The ships weren't superior to those of the Spanish armada. Instead supposedly there was an English wind which made the ship sail faster and the English used that to their advantage. They ended up setting their ships on fire and sent them ramming into the Spanish ships. Due to the wind, by the time the Spanish realized what was happening, it was to late to turn around.
How many died in the spanish armada?
The wiki article states that over 20,000 Spanish military died, the majority as a result of shipwreck and disease. The English losses were about 6000 to 8000 mostly due to subsequent disease.
What are some quotes from the spanish armada?
I know already, by your forwardness, that you have deserved rewards and crowns; and we do assure you, on the word of a prince, they shall be duly paid you. In the mean my lieutenant general shall be in my stead, than whom never prince commanded a more noble and worthy subject; not doubting by your obedience to my general, by your concord in the camp, and by your valour in the field, we shall shortly have a famous victory over the enemies of my God, of my kingdom, and of my people.-Queen Elizibeth I.
What are Three reasons Philip II sent the Spanish Armada?
The reason they went to war with Britain was because they believed this would make their god happy but really it was a suicide mission and the English although outnumbered claimed victory
Did british have faster ships than the spanish?
yes they were smaller, quicker, and had a longer range of firing power than the Spanish. the Spanish had big bulky ships that were easy to outmaneuver with England's small ships.
Why do the Spanish and English give different dates about the Spanish armada invasion?
The English say the date that they left but the Spanish say the date of the first attack.
Why did Elizabeth support many English seamen that caused trouble to Spanish ships?
During the Spanish Armarda attacks, the spanish had a large navy force but Elizabeths ugliness scared them away while she yelled at them.
P.S. Elizabeth was FAT.
Names of the English ships that fought the armada?
The Ark Royal, The Vidory, The Triumph, The Bear, Elizabeth Jones, The Mary Rose, The Nonpareil, The Golden Lion, The Elizabeth Bonaventure, Hope, Revenge, Rainbow, Vanguard, Dreadnaught, Antelope, Swallow, Swiftsure, Foresight and Gally Bonavolia
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Sir Francis Drake was a sea dog. He was asked by Queen Elizabeth I to harass the Spanish. He attacked Spanish ships and ports and brought back gold and jewels to England. King Philip of Spain asked for his head but Elizabeth pretended she had no idea where Drake was.
What are three statements that are true about Francis Drake?
What are three statements that are true about Francis Drake?
The Spanish Armada was defeated because .?
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What are the three kinds of members of the katipunan?
Katipon, kawal and bayani are the three kinds of member of the katipunan
Fleet defeated by the English in 1588?
The fleet defeated by the English in 1588 was the Spanish Armada. Launched by King Philip II of Spain, the Armada aimed to invade England and overthrow Queen Elizabeth I. However, the English navy, led by commanders like Sir Francis Drake, successfully utilized smaller, faster ships and superior tactics to outmaneuver the larger Spanish vessels. The defeat significantly weakened Spain's naval dominance and marked the rise of England as a major maritime power.
What happened to the spanish armada when it reached the English channel?
when king Philip sent the Spanish armada to England there ships were destroyed and they were defeated this was because Philip's plan was not well thought out because he thought it would be best to stay in a tight formation, and when they tried to attack the English there ships crashed together.
What went wrong with the Philip II of Spain's plan?
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